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TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
Dissection on POCUS ... EKG: afib, twi I ... hemopericardium and ... Dissection #Aorta #POCUS
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... r/o hemorrhage and ... Cardioembolic: • ECG ... +/- TEE (high Afib ... v Holter (r/o Afib
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... systemic, e.g. ... injury mechanism (e.g ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... Prevent hypothermia (e.g
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Management • Definitions ... respiratory tract (e.g ... • Workup • General ... Management and ... #treatment #workup
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
12-lead ECG machine ... CM5 continuous ECG ... Obtain a 12-lead ECG ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... doppler, CTA • ECG ... for influenza and ... AECOPD #Algorithm #Management
Tuberculosis Testing

LATENT TB
• LTBI is diagnosed when an asymptomatic patient has a positive TST or IGRA
of diagnosing and ... • History of BCG ... immunocompromised (e.g ... standard • Liquid and ... Testing #Diagnosis #Workup
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
antagonist use (e.g ... adjunct therapy) e.g ... adjunct therapy) e.g ... Anaphylaxis #Treatments #Management ... #pathophysiology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Surgical devices, e.g ... Sepsis (→ 3-14) e.g ... malignant syndrome (e.g ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
Hyperkalemia Typical ECG ... epinephrine (↑HR and ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #pathophysiology