CARDIOLOGY, Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Differential diagnosis reviewed. Orthostatic vitals. Medication review was done. All offending medications discontinued. Patient instructed to take offending meds that can’t be discontinued at bedtime, e.g. BP medications. Head-up tilt-table testing. Patient...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
-Initial CT shows hemorrhage. -Will repeat CT (at least once) to ensure that the bleed is not increasing. -Neurological surgery consulted. -Will keep SBP between 110-140 -Swallow eval by Speech therapy -PT / OT as needed -Frequent neuro checks ** See Ischemic stroke...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
***Proteins C, S and ATIII levels are affected by acute thrombosis and anticoagulation. Therefore, it’s best to check levels at least two weeks after completing the anticoagulation course. Hereditary Factors Hypercoagulable State Initial Workup Test Confirmation...
Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Important Links Treatment vs. Prophylaxis of Alcohol Withdrawal. Alcohol Withdrawal Prophylaxis. Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment in the Hospital. Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment in the Outpatient. Complications of Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Withdrawal. Fixed schedule vs....
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
DVT Prophylaxis -Thrombosis risk assessment: high risk for VTE. -Bleeding risk assessment: Low risk for bleeding. -Renal function is normal / not normal. -No acute stroke. -Will anticoagulate with: ___________ References Chest. 2012 Feb;141(2...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State -HHS protocol reviewed.
