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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... Intra-aortic balloon ... nickmmark #IABP #IntraAortic ... #Pump #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... • Consider intraaortic ... balloon pump counterpulsation ... #Shock #Management
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
 • Introduction
 • Classification
 • Pathophysiology of TAPVR
 • Presentation
Total Anomalous Pulmonary ... Classification • Pathophysiology ... PVO Present • Diagnosis ... Return #TAPVR #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Truncus Arteriosus
 • Basic Information
 • Embryology
 • Associated anomalies
 • Pathophysiology/Presentation
 • Pre-operative management
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anomalies • Pathophysiology ... Pre-operative management ... Cardiomegaly, increased pulmonary ... Truncus #Arteriosus #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
embolism Pathophysiology ... regurgitation) Diagnosis ... defects • Confirm diagnosis ... Treatment Options Balloon ... #management
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
and Management ... Toxic Megacolon, Shock ... Perforation) Pathophysiology ... can be community-acquired ... Ileus, Megacolon, Shock
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... mechanical support (Balloon ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... Cardiomyopathy #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
• Pilot balloon ... Tracheal cuff - a balloon ... Surgical management ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
host): • Chronic pulmonary ... Histoplasmosis Diagnosis ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... fever • Septic shock ... #Management #Infections