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Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
long QT syndrome, ARVC ... Hypertension, LV ... Presyncope PVC ... may not occur Differential ... #differential #
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Ventilator Modes VC ... set volume (TV) PC ... for a set time PRVC ... ) - Hybrid PC ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare
Shock Classification Types - Comparison Table
JVP, IVC on Ultrasound, Passive Leg Raise, Temperature of extremities, LV
Comparison Table JVP, IVC ... of extremities, LV ... differentiating #criticalcare
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
narrowing the differential ... IVC + b-lines help ... POCUS #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Ventilation (LPV) • PRVC ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
measuring the IVC ... • LV End Diastolic ... sectional area of the LV ... blood from the LV ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
with or without LV ... • Idiopathic LV ... Differential Diagnosis ... LVEDd > 6.0 cm, LV ... and relief of IVC
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Failure (PE, PHTN), LV ... Shock #diagnosis #differential ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
vital capacity (FVC ... Phos), CBC with differential ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
may benefit from LV ... #diagnosis #differential ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare