Shahriar Lahouti
8 May 2025, by Shahriar Lahouti. Peer reviewed by Abdolghder Pakniyat. CONTENTS Preface Practical aspect Clinical manifestation Etiology General evaluation Overview of management principles and Treatment lines ECG...
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Noninvasive Respiratory Support in Acute Care Setting
18 December 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Introduction Physiologic effects High-Flow Oxygen Therapy Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) Choosing noninvasive respiratory support General principles...
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Presenting with Alkalosis
25 November 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. Introduction Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute, life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus and usually presents with acidotic pH. However, the mixed acid-base...
Acid-Base Disorders in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Approach
20 November 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Meaning of Acid-Base Acid-base balance Traditional model Stewart model Strong Ions Difference (SID) Weak Acids PCO2 Approach to Acid-Base Disorders Overview of a...
Toxic Alcohol Poisoning
14 September 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Pathophysiology Clinical findings Laboratory findings Metabolic acidosis Anion gap elevation Lactate & lactate gap Osmolar gap Differential diagnosis...
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Poisoning
6 September 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Pharmacokinetic & toxicokinetic Pathophysiology Risk factors for hepatotoxicity Clinical manifestation Clinical course Differential diagnosis Diagnosis History...