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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
1. aVR: Is the ... deflection in aVR ... #Evaluation #Interpretation ... #ECG #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... Drive: • Sinus Tachycardia ... Changes • STE in aVR ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis
Approach to ECGs - VT vs. SVT - Wide Tachycardias
DDx = VT vs. SVT with BBB
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SVT - Wide Tachycardias ... is positive in aVR ... VT #VTach #SVT #Comparison ... #ekg #cardiology ... #diagnosis #electrocardiogram
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
pneumothorax or air ... chest (loculated air ... abdominal viscus #cxr ... chestxray #trauma #diagnosis ... #signs #radiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... leads with STE in avR ... inversion - STE avR ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #Equivalents #Interpretation
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
depression in aVR ... depression in aVR ... QRS complex Pulmonary ... #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
AND REBREATHING/AIR ... baseline PECO2 due to air ... pneumothorax with air ... oscillations - Sign ... #patterns #diagnosis
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... SpO2 88% on room air ... a chest x-ray (CXR ... defaulting to a normal interpretation ... #Radiology #CTChest