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Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
- w/ variable block ... (3) SA node block ... - Proximal AV block ... QRS - Distal AV block ... #EKG #diagnosis
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Bradycardia 1) ... from CHF, Chest Pain ... • ECG: Bad block ... Administer sedative & pain ... #diagnosis #differential
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... draw • Severe pain ... Bradyarrhythmias • Sinus bradycardia ... pauses • AV block
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... with variable block ... atrioventricular block ... Symptoms: • Chest pain
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... life-threatening Differential ... Serologic and EMG ... - Repetitive nerve ... #management #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Upper extremity, lower ... conditions listed in differential ... Glutamate reverse blocker ... activity between nerve ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... threat Cranial Nerves ... Possible responses to pain ... #PhysicalExam #neurology