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RA/CVP Waveform Interpretation

Central venous pressure (CVP) or right atrial pressure (RAP) waveform tracings can often times
RA/CVP Waveform ... to identify at slower ... atrial fibrillation/flutter ... “cannon waves” caused ... reflection wave back
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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• Severe low back ... - Emergency Causes ... Diagnosis: • Spinal cord ... back pain/tenderness ... • CBC, ESR, CRP
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
spasticity • Lower ... Causes: 1. ... Symptoms: • Back ... Upper extremity, lower ... differential #algorithm
Perimortem Hysterotomy Instructions

Do 4 minutes into arrest if uterus above the umbilicus

1. Manage Arrest
 • Compressions,
diaphragm • Cup ... small incision in lower ... • Clamp & cut cord ... consider reversible causes ... Resuscitate, Treat PPH, Pack