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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... #management #criticalcare ... #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #indications
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Diagnosis Framework ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Decompensated CHF ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment #management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
brady, Signs of Shock ... AMS, SOB from CHF ... medication. 3) ... #bradycardia #diagnosis ... #differential #management
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- Review of medication ... as for septic shock ... limit them as able ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
patients need inotrope ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
of antifungal agents ... hypokalemia, negative inotrope ... dyspnea, chest/back pain ... #valleyfever #management ... #table #pharmacology