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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Microcytic (MCV ... deficiency • Lead ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... #Algorithm #Differential
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thalassemia • Lead ... Chronic Disease (e.g ... Myelodysplasia #Anemia #MCV
Right sided ECG leads (V1R-V6R) are positioned in a mirror image fashion to the standard 12-lead
Right sided ECG ... the standard 12-lead ... (RV) infarcts #EM ... #Lead #Placement ... #ALiEM
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... infusion after load ... • Adult: 0.5-5 mcg ... Pediatric: 0.1-1 mcg ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Posterior ECG leads (V7-V9) are applied by moving V4-V6 to under the left scapula.Purpose: To detect
Posterior ECG leads ... lateral wall AMI #EM ... Cardiology #Posterior #EKG ... #Lead #Placement ... #ALiEM
Pediatric Fever Without a Source - 3 months to 3 years - Additional Workup Beyond Urine
Conjugate Vaccines (PCV ... Management #Peds #EM ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #PCV #PneumococcalConjugateVaccines ... #NoUTI #ALiEM
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Stable patients
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... pump, Impella, LVAD ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table