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Pacemaker Identification Algorithm

For more assistance check out this free application that uses AI to identify from
Cardiac Rhythm Device ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Radiology #CXR ... ChestXRay #Pacemaker #PPM
Myocarditis 

5 Principles of
Myocarditis:
1. Build clinical suspicion
2. Decide on EMBx
3. Manage acute cardiac injury
4. Manage chronic
Decide on EMBx ... sacubitril-valsartan, PPM ... #Myocarditis #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
external warming devices ... ) • Surgical devices ... of a urological device ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic ... Checklist for diagnosing ... from native + PM ... #Checklist #EKG ... electrocardiogram #ecg #cardiology
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
rate at which the device ... rate at which the device ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Approach Cardiac Conduction Device Infections (from NEJM link below)
Baddour LM et al. N Engl J Med
Cardiac Conduction Device ... #Management #Cardiology ... #AICD #PPM #DeviceInfections
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
position of airway device ... airway AND airway device ... heart rate <60 bpm ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... indications → PPI ... optimal therapy • Desire ... Reflux #Disease #diagnosis ... #management #Gastroenterology
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Cardiogenic Shock - Management ... Checklist Evaluation ... Organ failure — device ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology ... #Management
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
seek microbiology advice ... whether indwelling devices ... Discuss ongoing management ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management