Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 β€’ Poor oral intake
 β€’ Hemorrhage
 β€’ Renal loss
 β€’
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... valvulopathy β€’ Pulmonary ... obstruction β€’ Pulmonary ... pancreatitis β€’ Medication ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Summary for providing acute non-invasive ventilation (NIV)

- Indications for NIV
- Contraindications for NIV
- NIV Setup
- NIV
for providing acute ... ventilation (NIV) - Indications ... for NIV - Contraindications ... NoinvansiveVentilation #Protocol #Contraindications ... #CriticalCare #
Acute Pulmonary Embolism - Management Algorithms
 - Hemodynamically Stable Patients
 - Hemodynamically Unstable Patients

- Dr. Eric
Acute Pulmonary ... Embolism - Management Algorithms ... Hemodynamically Stable ... #Embolism #acutePE ... #Management #Algorithm
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 β€’ COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... Contraindications ... Ventilation #BiPAP #Algorithm ... #criticalcare # ... #contraindications
Typical medications used in the acute phase include nifedipine, labetalol, and hydralazine, with ACOG suggesting that
Typical medications ... used in the acute ... line unless a contraindication ... Hydralazine #Nifedipine #Hypertension
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 β€’ Receptors: Ξ²1
 β€’ Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison Table ... angina, Acute coronary ... Hypertension (but ... : Hypertension ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... Thrombolysis - Exclude contraindications ... - Indications ... Embolism #Treatment #AcutePE ... #Management #CriticalCare
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 β€’ Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... , Transient Hypotension ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... stratification #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   β€’ Trauma
contractility) - Acute ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... exacerbation (often w/ acute ... COPD) β€’ Other acute ... dyspnea NIPPV Contraindications ... #criticalcare #