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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
Ultrasound Guided Fascia Iliaca Nerve Block 

S: Linear transducer viewing soft tissue @ 4cm depth. On
Block S: Linear ... Fascia Iliaca Block ... for pain control ... opioid needed-->lower ... #Block #Ultrasound
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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... draw • Severe pain ... pauses • AV block ... #Syncope #Differential
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
from CHF, Chest Pain ... • ECG: Bad block ... Administer sedative & pain ... #bradycardia #diagnosis ... #differential #
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
) - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Loss of vision or black ... the tragus to differentiate ... #diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... life-threatening Differential ... Brain stem/Cranial nerve ... Serologic and EMG ... - Repetitive nerve
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Bundle Branch Block ... bundle-branch block ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
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
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
X-ray and lung ultrasound ... Phos), CBC with differential ... Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... oral secretions (e.g ... Drugs to avoid (main
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Upper extremity, lower ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... conditions listed in differential ... Glutamate reverse blocker ... activity between nerve