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REBEL Review 4 & 5: Paralytic & Vasopressor Dosing 

Paralytic Agents:
 - Succinylcholine (Depolarizing Agent)
Paralytic Agents ... resuscitation #table ... #criticalcare # ... pharmacology #dosing #medications ... #Comparison
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
Preferred first agent ... in shock Epinephrine ... line in septic shock ... Pharmacology #Summary #management ... #medications
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Shock and Vasoactive ... hasankazmi01 #Vasopressors ... #inopressors #diagnosis ... #management #comparison ... #table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Diagnosis Framework ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment #management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... uw_IMresidency #Shock ... #table #comparison ... #criticalcare
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- Review of medication ... as for septic shock ... amount fluid, vasopressors ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Neurogenic >> Vasopressors ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #criticalcare
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pharmacologic Pain ... Management Options ... • Neuropathic agents ... #Ladder #medications ... internship #guide #comparison
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
brady, Signs of Shock ... from CHF, Chest Pain ... medication. 3) ... #bradycardia #diagnosis ... #differential #management