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Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
lung disease (COPD ... ) • Hypoxia ... • Pulmonary hypertension ... Cardiology #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Epiglottitis • Vocal cord ... pneumothorax, COPD ... 12 / shallow breathing ... CNS depression (e.g ... wall compliance (e.g
Multifocal (or multiform) atrial tachycardia (MAT) is an abnormal heart rhythm, specifically a type of supraventricular
(or multiform) atrial ... chronic obstructive pulmonary ... disease (COPD). ... multifocal atrial ... Clinical #MedStudent #EKG
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
High altitude (eg ... Pneumonia, asthma, COPD ... Intrapulmonary shunting (eg ... intracardiac shunting (eg ... , atrial or ventricular
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
• Once machine/breathing ... help AND check arterial ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Workup #Management