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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... evaluating for other causes ... ., A-Fib also a ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... AcutePE #diagnosis #cardiology
There are two patterns of T-wave abnormality in Wellens’ syndrome:
-Type A = Biphasic, with initial positivity
abnormality in Wellens’ syndrome ... : -Type A = Biphasic ... ) #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #ECG #EKG #Wellens ... #Syndrome #TypeA
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Rapid Response Management ... Algorithm Stridor ... Epiglottitis • Vocal ... #Algorithm #rapid ... #pulmonary
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Syndrome of Inappropriate ... • Drugs • Pulmonary ... Uosm < 100 mmol/kg ... #Causes
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Syndrome of Inappropriate ... • Drugs • Pulmonary ... Uosm < 100 mmol/kg ... #Causes
Differential Diagnosis of Wheezing
 • Extrathoracic (wheezing Is typically inspiratory): Anaphylaxis, Vocal cord pathology, Laryngeal stenosis,
: Anaphylaxis, Vocal ... Parasitic infection (e.g ... Churg-Strauss syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #pulmonary
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... insensitivity • 5-a ... deficiency • 17- a ... #Causes #OBGyn
Deep T Wave Inversions - Differential
Normal variants 
  A. Juvenile T wave pattern
Normal variants A. ... wave inversion syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Cardiology #ECG ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... <300mmHg with a ... objective assessment“ (e.g
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
≥ 39 C this is a ... maintained fever CAUSES ... manipulation of a ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management