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Clinical Features and Vascular Territories of Stroke
Anterior circulation—anterior cerebral artery (ACA) - Contralateral leg weakness
Anterior circulation—middle
without cortical signs ... deviation and/or ataxia ... deficits and/or ataxia ... Territories #Stroke #CVA ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Central Venous Catheter site selection - Clinical Decision Aid
IJ vs Subclavian vs Supraclavicular vs Femoral by
- Casey Parker ... @broomedocs #Management ... #CriticalCare # ... Venous #Catheters #CVC
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... inferior vena cava ... Pathophysiology #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
The diagnostic approach ... further guide management ... orthostatic vital sign ... Further diagnostics ... depends on the cause
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Rapid Response Management ... Examine for a cause ... Obstructive 4) Diagnosis ... #Hypotension #Management ... #criticalcare #
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hypoxemia - Workup and Management ... Differential Diagnosis ... ABG, STAT CXR, CTA ... #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Rapid Response Management ... Cardiac, Neuro 4) Diagnose ... the underlying cause ... Hypoxemia #Dyspnea #Management ... #criticalcare #
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Kussmaul's Sign ... - Differential Diagnosis ... blood from vena cava ... #physicalexam #diagnosis ... #differential #causes
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
Alzheimer's (99% of cases ... chromosome 21) Signs ... incontinence, apraxia ... pathophysiology #geriatrics #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Cullen's sign. Lipase 1,781. Bruising in the skin around the umbilicus. This sign is named after
This sign is named ... conditions that cause ... pregnancy, or other causes ... Diagnosis and Context ... is not diagnostic