Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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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
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
the Treatment of COVID ... precaution" rather than contraindication ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Treatment #COVID19 ... #Pharmacology #Table
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... Thrombolysis - Exclude contraindications ... - Indications ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... AcutePE #Management #CriticalCare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Failure, Toxins/Medications ... β€’ Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... dyspnea NIPPV Contraindications ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
anticoagulation in COVID ... Contraindication ... anticoagulation #COVID19 ... management #schema #criticalcare ... #algorithm #SARSCOV2