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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #pharmacology #indications
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Causes can include pain ... post-operative phenomenon, medications ... bolus of 0.9% NS Vasopressor ... #hyponatremia # ... nephrology #treatment
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- Review of medication ... amount fluid, vasopressors ... Pain control - ... gram Q6hr) and pain-dose ... #CriticalCare
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
cause of SIADH: Pain ... Post-operative phenomenon, Medications ... Vasopressor receptor ... #hyponatremia # ... nephrology #treatment
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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CONCENTRATION MEDICATIONS ... , & to correct hyponatremia ... Early nephrologv ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
- Review the medication ... - Treat hypernatremia ... if uncontrolled pain ... Delirium #Checklist #Management ... Treatment #MICU #CriticalCare
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... Peak T, flat P, ST ... STOP offending medications ... concurrent need for vasopressor ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology