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Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
Multifocal Atrial ... different P wave ... • Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... #Cardiology #Diagnosis ... #ECG #EKG #Management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
with caution in pulmonary ... disease or CHF) ... flutter or MAT ... disease or CHF) ... Treatment #management #cardiology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Decompensated CHF ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
tachycardia (MAT ... ) - 3 different ... #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology ... #differential
Multifocal Atrial Arrhythmias on ECG
Multifocal atrial rhythm & Multifocal atrial tachycardia
ECG Recognition:
 • Variable P wave
least 3 different ... #MAT #Multifocal ... #tachycardia #cardiology ... #diagnosis #ekg ... electrocardiogram #clinical #comparison
Multifocal Atrial Rhythm vs Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
Mutifocal Atrial Rhythm / Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia:
Belong to a group
includes both MAT ... least 3 different ... wap #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ekg #ecg #electrocardiogram ... #comparison
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
In AVNRT, the atria ... simultaneously at ... EKG of the same ... excludes other differentials ... PhysicalExam #JVP #Cardiology
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
loose fitting & may ... tight-fitting mask (e.g ... • FiO2 24-60% Partial ... Devices #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Cavities frequently arise within a mass or an area of consolidation as a result of necrosis.
We
In the differential ... To differentiate ... cysts, is to look at ... without associated pulmonary ... Cyst #Emphysema #Comparison
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #