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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
placed through an arterial ... improves coronary artery ... Weaning by Nick ... Balloon #Pump #diagnosis ... management #cardiology #criticalcare
Arterial Lines & Waveforms
Arterial lines permit continuous invasive blood pressure measurement, frequent arterial blood sampling, and
intrathoracic pressure and causes ... PPV) may suggest fluid ... - Nick Mark ... #artlines #diagnosis ... #calibration #criticalcare
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... cardiac output causes ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
outflow and reduces arterial ... Fluid resuscitation ... • Diagnosis: ... vesicles, and crepitus ... #Emergencies #diagnosis
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
- Differential Diagnosis ... in the chest or neck ... disease (e.g., aortic ... regurgitation • Severe aortic ... Standing up straight after
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
< 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... Superficial temporal artery ... Cerebrospinal fluid ... tract, and often causes
Arterial Line - Pulse Pressure Variation (PPV)
Pressure Variation (PPV) represents an interaction between lungs and heart.
Arterial Line - ... or mechanical) alters ... intrathoracic pressure and causes ... - Nick Mark ... pulsepressure #variation #diagnosis