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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 ... specificity for EKG ... EKG is helpful in ... cardionerds #EKG ... #EKG #Pulmonary
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... if suspected (e.g ... block (+/- daily EKG ... of infection (e.g ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
used to treat pulmonary ... Suppots lungs (pulmonary ... /min): • Dial in ... Assess perfusion (eg ... #criticalcare
Large Mobile Left Atrial Thrombus on Transesophageal Echocardiogram

Female, 78 yo. HT & DM2. Admitted for severe
Transesophageal Echocardiogram ... ECG: AF. ... CHA2DS2VASc: 5. ... @odremanr #Atrial ... Mobile #LA #TEE #Echocardiogram
Ventricular Fibrillation - Transesophageal echo
POC-TEE in cardiac arrest: Instant recognition of shockable rhythm during a pulse
Transesophageal echo ... a pulse check (ECG ... #Fibrillation #VFib ... Transesophageal #Echocardiogram
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... Valvular disease (e.g ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... palpitations: PVC • Gradual ... /Afib/WPW) • Loss
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
when possible (eg ... dysrhythmias (eg ... , atrial fibrillation ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... reverse the insult (eg
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... objective assessment“ (e.g ... . echo cardiogram ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
tight-fitting mask (e.g ... . facial trauma, ... • FiO2 24-60% Partial ... Devices #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... elevated JVP, echo ... Management #Summary #criticalcare