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VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
with Aberration - Interpretation ... captured beats (normal ... Brugada algorithm ... Aberration #Aberrancy #Comparison ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
History/Physical/Labs ... or negative fluid ... ischemic changes CXR ... ECHO: • Normal ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Intern Pocket Cards - Pre-Rounding Guide - Daily Checklist
Overnight Events:
 - Night float signout, nursing notes
Interdisciplinary
(min and max) values ... Weight trends Labs ... pending/send-out labs ... yourself - Note if interpretation ... (MAR): - IV fluids
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... upright or lat ... decubitus - air fluid ... - Switch to oral
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... is vital while lab ... needing a little fluid ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
On the left a patient with CHF. 
There is an increase in heart size compared to
and some pleural fluid ... that helpful, but comparison ... films can be of value ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Exacerbation
Dilation of the azygos vein is a sign of increased right atrial pressure and is usually
the azygos vein varies ... increase of 3 mm in comparison ... suggestive of fluid ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Azygous
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
any evidence of fluid ... neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... Determine if any labs
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Mg, P04, LFTs, alb ... Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... Slow - Hot Line fluid ... CPB • Continue CPR ... management #treatment #algorithm