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Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Torsades de Pointes - Management ... infusion after load ... • Pediatric load ... evidence • Load ... TorsadesdePointes #TDP #Management
Mechanical Cardiac Support Devices Compared
Cannula Size - Insertion Technique - Haemodynarnic Support
IABP:
 • Afterload: Reduced
 •
increase • LV pre-load ... Unknown • LV pre-load ... Unknown • LV pre-load ... Unknown • LV pre-load ... Comparison #cardiology #management
Electrolyte Repletion
Potassium 
  - ref range 3.5-4.5
  - if acute MI, cardiac conditions >4.5
attention to K load ... Electrolyte #Repletion #management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
injury with axial load ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
HIV Antiretroviral Regimen Components 
Dual NRTI Backbone + Third Agent 

The general HIV antiretroviral medication regimen
undetectable viral load ... #Pharmacology #Management
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
BP unstable) - Load ... szs stop (max load ... 2) Propofol - Load ... szs stop (max load ... algorithm #neurology #management
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
rising EBV viral load ... oncology #diagnosis #management
HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) - Truvada 

HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is available in the form of
& side effect management ... undetectable viral loads ... Truvada #Monitoring #Management
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
injury with axial load ... tendon) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Hypermagnesemia - Diagnosis and Management

Hypermagnesemia is a serum magnesium concentration > 2.6 mg/dL.
Symptoms include hyporeflexia, hypotension,
Diagnosis and Management ... Increased magnesium load ... Hypermagnesemia #Diagnosis #Management