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The Death Spiral: Increased RV Afterload (Acute PE) 
#Pathophysiology #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism #Embolism #DeathSpiral #Shock #RVDysfunction #RebelEM
The Death Spiral ... Afterload (Acute PE) #Pathophysiology
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
ETT depth may be ... determine ETT depth ... #Management #CriticalCare
Post Intubation Checklist
Airway
 - Inflate balloon 
 - Note tube depth 
 - Secure the tube
- Note tube depth ... - Adjust tube depth ... CriticalCare #ABCs #Management
Commotio Cordis 
- Commotio cordis occurs when an object strikes the chest over the heart. It
can cause sudden death ... Cordis #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... Sudden #Cardiac #Death
Prague Criteria - For Endoscopically Suspected Esophageal Columnar Metaplasia/Barrett's Esophagus
1) Ensure Hiatus Hernia Is Recognised By
Gastroesophageal Junction By Depth ... Junction 4) Measure Depth ... Metaplasia 5) Measure Depth ... ) Subtract the Depth ... Extents from the Depth
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) - Basics
Nomenclature:
 - Echogenicity = brightness
 - Hyperechoic = more echogenic
Knobology - DAG: - DEPTH ... decrease viewing depth ... Always limit depth
Burn Injury - Depth and Grading Degrees
Superficial thickness (first degree): 
 • Painful, Does not blister,
Burn Injury - Depth ... With increasing depth ... With increasing depth ... 0145-5 #Burn #Depth
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Symptoms:
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Vomiting
• Weight loss
•
Diagnosis and Management ... obtundation, and death ... Ketoacidosis #Diagnosis #Management
Diabetes Pathophysiology and Medication Targets

The ominous octet is one concept that summarizes the different pathophysiologic pathways
Diabetes Pathophysiology ... the different pathophysiologic ... #Diabetes #Pathophysiology
Amblyopia ("Lazy Eye"): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Amblyopia => 
Interruption of visual stimulation during childhood visual development
-> Impaired depth ... Amblyopia #LazyEye #pathophysiology