Disorder Onset time Muscular symptom Other features Postulated mechanism Causative agents Possible treatments Medication-induced movement disorder Medication-induced acute dystonia Hours to a few days Sustained, involuntary muscle contraction,…
Domain Diagnosis Prevention Rehabilitation Cognition Use a validated, screening test at time of discharge or initial follow-up (e.g., Montreal Cognitive Assessment) ABCDEF bundle to minimize delirium and preserve physical function…
Fig. 30.1 (a) Baseline CT scan of patient with basal predominant interlobular septal thickening and traction bronchiechtasis and mild (lower right lung) honeycombing typical of IPF. (b) CT scan of…
Fig. 29.1 Chest xray on ICU day 5 Question What is this patient’s diagnosis? Answer Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Despite aggressive and supportive management, pneumonias that arise from hospital settings remain…
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017Robert C. Hyzy (ed.)Evidence-Based Critical Care10.1007/978-3-319-43341-7_22 22. Acute Exacerbation of COPD: Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation Kristy A. Bauman1 (1) Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor,…
Fig. 5.1 Chest x-ray Question What is the next appropriate step in the management of this patient? Answer Depending on her goals of care, this patient should most likely be…
Fig. 20.1 Representative image of the CT chest upon admission Question What would be the best empirical therapy for this patient? Answer Ceftriaxone, azithromycin, and linezolid. Because of additional concern…
Fig. 9.1 Classic electrocardiogram findings in hypothermia. This EKG demonstrates three common findings in hypothermia, including bradycardia, shivering artifact, and J-waves (Image courtesy of lifeinthefastlane.com) Question What is the next…
Fig. 7.1 12-lead EKG revealing sinus bradycardia Question What do you think is causing her hyperglycemia and what therapeutic intervention(s) could be considered at this point to improve her hemodynamic…
Fig. 11.1 Acute decompensated heart failure patient classification (Adapted from Nohria and Lewis [20], with permission) Diuretic Therapy Fluid removal through intravenous diuresis is an essential management strategy for AHF…
