6 results
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS ... Evaluation Algorithm ... Diamond-Forrester classification ... History - EKG findings ... #Evaluation #diagnosis
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... and Symptoms by Classification ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare ... #Comparison
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... and Symptoms by Classification ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare ... #Comparison
Shock Classification Types - Comparison Table
JVP, IVC on Ultrasound, Passive Leg Raise, Temperature of extremities, LV
Shock Classification ... Types - Comparison ... Table JVP, IVC ... Ultrasound, Other Findings ... #criticalcare #Classification
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
Bedside Classification ... Acute valve dysfunction ... CM #Shock #Classification ... #Cardiogenic #Comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... dependent DM ACS ... algorithm to determine ... or LV dysfunction ... • <12mo since ACS