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Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
mortality) • RV Function ... infographic by Nick ... prognostication #diagnosis #management ... stratification #criticalcare
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Narrow Complex Bradycardia:
 • Regular: Sinus Bradycardia, AFib w/ AV
Framework and Management ... Tachy w/ AV Block, Junctional ... Unstable Bradycardia Management ... epinephrine 4) Page Cardiology ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Weaning by Nick ... Pump #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
cascade and platelet function ... development Nick ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
preserves mucociliary function ... patients - Nick ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
clearance (worsening function ... therefore worsening function ... by Nick Mark MD ... #differential #management ... #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
hemodynamics and cardiac function ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Left Ventricular Assist Devices - LVAD
Complications:
 • Suction event
 • Stroke
 • Pump Thrombosis
 • Equipment
baseline heart function ... baseline heart function ... By Nick Mark MD ... Devices #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology