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If the choice is available, biphasic waveform devices have greater efficacy than monophasic.In terms of the
devices have greater efficacy ... al provides a protocol ... for escalating shock ... with reported efficacy ... Cardioversion #Efficacy
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
Causes of Acute ... • Fungal • Protozoa ... Bacteremia Septic Shock ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
undifferentiated shock ... is in impending shock ... ill patient with shock ... perfusion - shock ... - Cyanide - Propofol
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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blocking agent • Shock ... • Sotalol • Propofol ... Spondylarthropathies Other causes ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Causes of Myocarditis 
1. Infectious Myocarditis
 • Bacterial - Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Meningococcus, Gonococcus, Salmonella, Corynebacterium
Causes of Myocarditis ... Sporothrix • Protozoal ... more commonly cause ... Radiation, Electric Shock ... #Myocarditis #Causes
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Phenytoin - May cause ... Levetiracetam - Efficacy ... respiratory status - Propofol