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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 ... specificity for EKG ... EKG is helpful in ... cardionerds #EKG ... #EKG #Pulmonary
Normal Sinus Rhythm - ECG Diagnosis
Normal sinus rhythm (NSR) is an impulse that originates in the
Sinus Rhythm - ECG ... ECG Recognition: ... V6 (in 12-lead ECG ... often biphasic (positive-negative ... #diagnosis #ekg
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
compare hilum position ... Check apices for pneumothorax ... #Chest #XRay #CXR ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #pulmonary
Typical ECG changes in acute pericarditis includes: stage 1 - diffuse, positive, ST elevations with reciprocal
Typical ECG changes ... stage 1 - diffuse, positive ... patients) stage 4 - ECG ... Diagnosis #EM #IM #Cardiology ... #EKG #Pericarditis
Osborn waves - positive deflections at the J point (negative in aVR and V1) with a
Osborn waves - positive ... point (negative in aVR ... This EKG was recorded ... #EKG #EmergencyMedicine ... Electrocardiogram #ECG
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... if suspected (e.g ... Persistent fever, positive ... block (+/- daily EKG ... of infection (e.g
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Extrinsic compression (e.g ... pneumothorax, COPD ... CNS depression (e.g ... Neuromuscular disorders (e.g ... wall compliance (e.g
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Tachycardia 1. aVR ... positive? ... Interpretation #ECG ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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dissection • Pneumothorax ... • Pulmonary embolism ... Initial workup: • EKG ... ultrasound • CXR
Pulmonary Tuberculosis - Patterns of Involvement
 • Scarring, Nodules and Consolidation
    - Lobar
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ... empyema - Air-fluid ... level in hydro-pneumothorax ... xray #clinical #radiology ... #CXR