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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- Review of medication ... septic shock (e.g ... amount fluid, vasopressors ... resuscitation (e.g ... choledolithiasis (e.g
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Prepare • Full Set ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... Neurogenic >> Vasopressors ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Peak T, flat P, ST ... Elimination (see Table ... concurrent need for vasopressor
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... by excretion (e.g ... its metabolism (e.g ... administration, vasopressors ... - HIV/HAART medications
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
circuit and can cause ... • HYPERCAPNIA/ACIDOSIS ... CO2 production (e.g ... Troubleshooting #problems #diagnosis ... differential #management #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... Impella, LVAD, ECMO ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare