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Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
, e.g., due to arrhythmias ... (ruling out differential ... determining the risk ... and an initial ECG ... The treatment strategy
Wernicke Encephalopathy - Acute B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis - Caine Criteria (2 of
Diagnosis and Management ... Diagnosis - Caine Criteria ... dysfunctions ( e.g ... Cerebellar dysfunction (e.g ... Any risk factor
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
Personalized 30-day risk ... communication of 30-day risk ... natural frequency (e.g ... #Management #PatientInfo ... #Cardiology #EM
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
patient with average risk ... has a risk of HSV ... has a risk of HSV ... probably much higher (e.g ... Therefore, the risk
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Risk Factors and ... Prognostic Markers • Risk ... no consensus on risk ... Risk of recurrence ... #cardiology #treatment
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Assess for high risk ... tissue disorder e.g ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... blood pressure: e.g
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
for assessing an ECG ... associated with a high risk ... • Risk stratification ... Identifies patients at risk ... #cardiology #differential
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Free flowing IV, EKG ... Suction, Video scope ... o Anticipate risks ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
arrhythmia syndromes (e.g ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... tachyarrhythmias High-risk ... more intensive treatment ... #cardiology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Hypernatremia - Differential ... The differential ... patient weight (eg ... puts patients at risk ... #management #nephrology