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The ARDSnet ideal body weight/tidal volume chart takes all of the calculations and guesswork out of
takes all of the calculations ... 6-8cc/kg IBW is ... tidal volume #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
block (+/- daily EKG ... • Aggressive management ... Internet Book of Critical ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Hyperglycemia - Differential ... agonists • Others Critical ... Hyperglycemia (e.g ... #HighGlucose #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Hypothyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... no CVD: 1.6 μg/kg ... Diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology ... #hypothyroid #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... Sophia_Hayes_MD #Shock #Differential ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... algorithm #treatment #management
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
arrhythmia: - EKG ... incongruous with clinical ... context & EKG) ... #Hypokalemia #Management ... #CriticalCare
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Adrenal Mass - Differential ... Other Source (e.g ... High Plasma E2 + Clinical ... AdrenalMass #Malignant #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... when possible (eg ... dysrhythmias (eg ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Hypoglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fasting Hypoglycemia:
 • Excess Insulin
 • Medications (e.g. Insulin Secretagogues, ß-Adrenergic Antagonists,
Hypoglycemia - Differential ... • Medications (e.g ... Other Causes: • Critical ... Hypoglycemia #LowGlucose #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical ... objective assessment“ (e.g ... Management ● Early ... ● Supportive management ... #CriticalCare