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Arterial Lines - Abnormal Arterial Waveforms:
 - Underdampened: Falsely High BP - Adjust monitor filter settings
Arterial Lines - ... Abnormal Arterial ... et Tardus: Low ... FOAMfrat #artline #arterial ... waveforms #diagnosis #criticalcare
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
 •
Causes of Hypoxemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Pulmonary Arterial ... Defect ** • Atrial ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Obstructive arterial ... inspiratory drop in arterial ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Causes of Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Narrow Complex - Regular:
 • Sinus tachycardia
 • Atrial flutter
Causes of Tachycardia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... tachycardia • Atrial ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #cardiology
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Causes of Ischemic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Valvular • Atrial ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Peripheral Arterial Disease Assessment Algorithm

Early Revascularization vs Conservative Care

Workup:
 • Arterial doppler
Ulcer - Peripheral Arterial ... Disease Assessment Algorithm ... Conservative Care Workup ... : • Arterial doppler ... PAD #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
Algorithm History ... life-threatening causes ... , PT. aPTT • Serial ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup
Causes of Diastolic Murmurs - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Early Diastolic:
 • Aortic Regurgitation
 • Pulmonary Regurgitation (Graham-Steell
Causes of Diastolic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Flint Murmur) • Atrial ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
convert - Possible atrial ... flutter, ectopic atrial ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Arterial Lines & Waveforms
Arterial lines permit continuous invasive blood pressure measurement, frequent arterial blood sampling, and
Arterial Lines & ... Waveforms Arterial ... AS • Pulsus tardus ... intrathoracic pressure and causes ... #calibration #criticalcare