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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... cardio-pulmonary symptoms ... ., A-Fib also a ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
decreased ETCO2 Symptoms ... Consider thrombolysis e.g ... desaturation, confusion ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
if suspected (e.g ... with multiple embolic ... block (+/- daily EKG ... of infection (e.g ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Cardioembolic: • ECG ... +/- TEE (high Afib ... No major-risk embolic ... stroke #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
Large Mobile Left Atrial Thrombus on Transesophageal Echocardiogram

Female, 78 yo. HT & DM2. Admitted for severe
Atrial Thrombus on Transesophageal ... ECG: AF. ... CHA2DS2VASc: 5. ... stenosis.Simultaneous embolic ... Ultrasound #Cardiology #Clinical
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Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist ... or TSH level if symptoms ... Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... oral secretions (e.g ... (vital signs, clinical
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Enteroviruses (e.g ... Coltivirus Symptoms ... in alertness, confusion ... • Common clinical ... influenzae Symptoms
Clinical Features of Carbon Monoxide Toxicity
CNS - Headache, Visual disturbances, Confusion, Ataxia, Seizure, Syncope, Retinal hemorrhage,
Clinical Features ... disturbances, Confusion ... - Chest pain, ECG ... Toxicology #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Poisoning
Serotonin Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Serotonin Syndrome: Variable combination of mental status changes, autonomic instability, and
drugs of abuse (e.g ... Status - Anxiety, confusion ... diagnosis - History ... Pathophysiology #Psychiatry #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms