5 results
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Unstable/cardiogenic shock ... intensive medical therapy ... Rx: NSTEMI/UA: stable ... Indications #Cardiac #catheterization
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
SVT - Management Algorithm ... Monitors, Pads AP Stable ... Maneuvers - Ice ... Signs of shock or ... tachycardia #Management #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
framework to guide therapy ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #criticalcare #icu
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Pts: cardiogenic shock ... during Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... investigative therapy
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
< 34º INITIAL THERAPY ... Cardiac Surgeon and ICU ... CPR • Max 3 shocks ... management #treatment #algorithm