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Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
Atrial Tachycardia (MAT ... lung disease (COPD ... ) • Hypoxia ... • Pulmonary hypertension ... #EKG #Management
Multifocal (or multiform) atrial tachycardia (MAT) is an abnormal heart rhythm, specifically a type of supraventricular
atrial tachycardia (MAT ... chronic obstructive pulmonary ... disease (COPD). ... Clinical #MedStudent #EKG ... #MAT #MultifocalAtrialTachycardia
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Framework - MAP ... Medications, Spinal Cord ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
PATM 760 mm Hg at ... direction leads to hypoxemia ... Pneumonia, asthma, COPD ... , pulmonary AVMs ... Respiratory #Failure #hypoxia
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... - Hemorrhagic shock ... a late sign of shock ... concern for spinal cord ... injury #Pediatrics
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
by excretion (e.g ... its metabolism (e.g ... ., uptake by cells ... ischemia, surgery may ... output - Acute pulmonary
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... ECG is vital while ... non-congested profile (“Cold ... and congested (“Cold ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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1
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1

1
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Septic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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1
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RV
ScyMed.com 6th ED ICU-card ... ↑ Cardiogenic shock ... 1 ↑ Septic shock ... Perfusion Pressure COP ... LCWI 3.4-4.2 kg