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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
second pressor added ... #management #criticalcare ... #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #indications
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
In the most basic ... : ARDSnet PEEP ladder ... : ARDSnet PEEP ladder ... #Modes #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pharmacologic Pain ... Management Options ... pocketcardset #Pain ... #Ladder #medications ... internship #guide #comparison
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
help generate larger ... mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare # ... management
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Management Principles
Prerenal - Correct hemodynamic derangements:
 • If low preload →
Injury (AKI) - Management ... not ACEIs) +/- inotropes ... specific treatment • AIN ... • Neurogenic bladder ... Foley catheter • Medications
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
polyurethrane film • Indications ... antibiotics • Indications ... Dressings #Materials #management ... #wound #comparison ... #table
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Fibrillation RVR - Medications ... Would have digoxin added ... Fibrillation #AFib #RVR #Medications ... #management #treatment ... #comparison #table