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...
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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...
Salicylate Toxicity: Management of Salicylate-Poisoned Patients in ED.
27 August, 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Background & epidemiology Pharmacokinetics Toxicokinetics Clinical manifestation Acute toxicity in adult Acid-base disturbances Chronic toxicity in adult...
Critical Poisoning: A General Approach To Management Of Intoxication In Adults
August 18, 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Diagnosis History & physicals Toxidrome Investigation Resuscitation General principles Airway management Neurologic toxicity Obtundation Agitation Seizure...