6 results
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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Saline (NS) - Comparison ... SMART/SALT-ED trial ... - Protective effects ... impairment of thrombin ... #pharmacology #effects
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
regurgitation) Diagnosis ... multiple bilateral defects ... • Confirm diagnosis ... Pulmonary Vessels Thrombi ... Pulmonary Vessels Thrombi
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
specific to NBTE, and diagnosis ... demonstration of platelet thrombi ... is required for diagnosis ... cultures/serology: Serial ... #Endocarditis #comparison
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Prolonged Activated Partial ... drugs e.g. direct thrombin ... Supratherapeutic warfarin effect ... Prolonged #Causes #diagnosis
Negative Contrast Effect in Right Atrium - Differential Diagnosis
1. Small secundum ASD or PFO with left
Negative Contrast Effect ... in Right Atrium ... - Differential Diagnosis ... #Right #Atrium ... echocardiogram #s4c
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Arterial Line: ... end of diastole (reflects ... measurement using arterial ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #comparison