Thyroid Disorders William E. Clutter HYPERTHYROIDISM Major clinical findings in hyperthyroidism are listed in Table 27.1. Cardiac findings may be prominent including tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and exacerbation of…
Aortic Dissection Jay Shah Alan C. Braverman Aortic dissection is a life-threatening acute aortic syndrome that accounts for a small but significant proportion of cardiovascular system disease, with an incidence…
Pleural Disorders in the Intensive Care Unit Alexander C. Chen Disorders of the pleura are found often in the intensive care unit (ICU). In some instances, pleural processes may be…
Initial Ventilator Setup Warren Isakow The initiation of mechanical ventilation is a critical period during the course of a patient’s stay in the intensive care unit. The clinician is encouraged…
Introduction to Shock Marin H. Kollef Shock is a common problem in the intensive care unit, requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment. It is usually defined by a combination of hemodynamic…
Pulmonary System A-A Gradient The A-a gradient indicates whether gas transfer is normal and gives an idea of how well oxygen is moving from the alveoli to the arterial blood….
Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems Anatomy: Digestive System Figure. The digestive tract. Anatomy: Liver Function (see also Hepatic Encephalopathy, p. 232; Hepatic Failure, p. 232; Bilirubin in Part 9, p. 340)…
Cardiovascular System Ablation (see also Electrophysiology Studies, p. 106; Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, p. 165) Based on results of electrophysiology studies, ablation therapy may be used to eliminate an accessory pathway in…
Drugs, Doses, Tables Abciximab (Reopro) ABCIXIMAB is a GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor, used as an adjunct to PTCA or atherectomy to prevent acute cardiac ischemia complications in patients at high risk…
Miscellaneous Aldrete Scoring System A scale commonly used to determine when postsurgical patients can be safely discharged from the Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit. Aldrete Scoring System Assessment Postprocedure Aldrete Scoring…
