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Point of Care Transesophageal Echocardiogram during Cardiac Arrest

POC-TEE in cardiac arrest: Instant recognition of shockable rhythm
Arrest POC-TEE ... a pulse check (ECG ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #pocus #tee #transesophageal ... #vfib #ventricularfibrillation
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
New-Onset Delirium in the ... ICU Initial assessment ... Relevant drug levels (e.g ... rigidity) Consider EEG ... #CriticalCare #
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
+/- TEE) • Chest ... if suspected (e.g ... block (+/- daily EKG ... of infection (e.g ... #criticalcare #
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
Dissection on POCUS ... Echocardiogram ... EKG: afib, twi I ... #Echocardiogram ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... arrhythmia: - EKG ... their validity (e.g ... context & EKG) ... Hypokalemia #Management #CriticalCare
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Dissection on POCUS ... Echocardiogram ... STEMI on EKG: ... Can you spot the ... - VCU Ultrasound
Electrical Alternans on POCUS Echocardiogram
You dissect the EKG and note low voltage tachycardia with a hint
Echocardiogram ... You dissect the ... EKG and note low ... #Echocardiogram ... #clinical #effusion
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Echocardiogram ... Triage EKG (no prior ... See thread for POCUS ... #Echocardiogram ... #A4c #clinical
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Witness patient in ICU ... early & document (e.g ... hemostatic agents (e.g ... twitter.com/PulmCrit #Checklist ... #CriticalCare #
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Checklist for Treatment ... ICU Remove causative ... interruption (e.g ... night (e.g. quetiapine ... #CriticalCare