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Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Modes 1 - Chamber ... tachycardia) Additional Settings ... #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology ... #management
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
permanent implanted pacemaker ... depolarization MODE ... MD @nickmmark #pacemaker ... #PPM #Temporary ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
Pacemaker Timing ... Settings • Lower ... #PPM #Timing #Pacing ... #cardiology #management ... #settings
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... #PPM #Operating ... #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology ... #management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
O2, Monitors, ECG ... Chest Pain • ECG ... Set pacemaker to ... Demand mode. ... #differential #management
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Torsades de Pointes - Management ... Algorithm Drugs ... • Overdrive pacing ... 1b (lidocaine)- case ... #Algorithm
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
know if the pt is getting ... VENT: mode + settings ... PPX: GI, DVT, ABX ... / TUBES: know gauges ... #CriticalCare #Management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
) is caused by a ... other high-output causes ... Rule out other causes ... resource-limited settings ... recognition and management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Management during ... Planning for delivery mode ... Management during ... investigative therapy in PPCM
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
pre-ECMO vent settings ... circuit and can cause ... EMBOLISM - can cause ... CO2 production (e.g ... #differential #management