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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT ... Management Regular SVT ... MANAGEMENT: Modified ... flush and empty 2) ... 4) Lie patient flat
Modified Valsalva Maneuver

43% vs 17% response compared to the standard valsalva maneuver

1) Position patient with legs
Modified Valsalva ... of bed to 45° 2) ... head of bed to flat ... Repeat if needed 2 ... Valsalva #Maneuver #SVT
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... history Step #2 ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... elevated Step 2: ... Consider additional tests ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... #Management #Algorithm
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Prepare • Full Set ... IV/IO Access - 2- ... Notify Seniors 2) ... and Survey 4) Workup ... Shock - Dry, Flat
Modified Valsalva Maneuver

1) Position patient with legs flat and head of bed to 45°
2) Have patient
Modified Valsalva ... patient with legs flat ... of bed to 45° 2) ... if needed #Modified ... procedure #cardiology #SVT
Modified Valsalva Maneuver for SVT patients. 

43% vs 17% response compared to the standard valsalva maneuver

1)
Modified Valsalva ... Maneuver for SVT ... of bed to 45° 2) ... NikkiSKT_RN @nsk0601 #Modified ... Valsalva #Maneuver #SVT
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
Summary Basic Set ... Support (PS) 2) ... do some of the work ... means the patient ↑work ... support. 0/6 = CPAP Best
How to measure your blood pressure at home
1) PREPARE
 - Avoid caffeine, cigarettes and other stimulants
where you can sit ... without distraction. 2) ... uncrossed - Keep feet flat ... 3) MEASURE - Rest ... - Sit quietly