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Lead aVR on EKG
Lead aVR can provide some unique insight into 5 different conditions:

 - Acute
Lead aVR on EKG ... tachycardias by using ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Lead #AVR ... #Utility #ALiEM
Update on the ED Management of Intracranial Hemorrhage: Not All Head Bleeds Are the Same -
Hemorrhage: Not All Head ... Summary Table on ... #Management #NSG ... #Summary #Table ... IntracranialHemorrhages #ALiEM
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
syncope Tests: ECG ... Cardiac enzymes, Head ... , Carotid U/S, EEG ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table
Posterior ECG leads (V7-V9) are applied by moving V4-V6 to under the left scapula.Purpose: To detect
Posterior ECG leads ... are applied by moving ... Cardiology #Posterior #EKG ... #Lead #Placement ... #ALiEM
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
IV's, Consider IL NS ... telemetry, 12-Lead ... EKG • Ensure ... and Survey 4) Workup ... criticalcare #treatment #workup
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
intubation (See Drug Dosing ... pelvic fracture • NS ... Use higher end dosing ... D - Severe head ... Maintain normothermia during
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
reservoir bag moving ... and positioning (e.g ... . move head down ... Endocrine cause (eg ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Anaesthesia Using ... reservoir bag moving ... blood gas, 12-lead ... ECG, chest X-ray ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
reservoir bag moving ... airway pressure using ... pressure, obtain 12-lead ... ECG if possible ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Elimination (see Table ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg