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TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat ... EKG: afib, twi I ... surgery for this Type ... Aortic #Dissection #Aorta
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Type A Dissection ... Non-ischemic EKG ... DavidPigottMD #TypeA ... Dissection #Aortic #Aorta
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Diagnosis and Management ... includes ascending aorta ... ) - Type B ... : • Type A = emergent ... intervention • Type
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Acute Management
Pain: Chest, Back, Abdo, Migrating, Above & below diaphragm, Abrupt
Diagnosis and Acute Management ... can be normal) Management ... Esmolol 500mcg/kg ... Dissection #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #aorta
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
into the thoracic aorta ... • Triggers (EKG ... Pump #diagnosis #management
Overall schema for resuscitation of the bradycardic periarresting patient
A patient with bradycardic periarrest may be rescued
medical therapy (e.g ... electrical therapy (e.g ... simultaneously attempt both types ... #Management #Bradycardia
REBEL Review 79: Treatment of Hemophilia 

Walkina Out of Pt Room, You Should Know... 
1. Type
Type of Hemophilia ... Type of Factor ... Required: Weight (kg ... Required Weight (kg ... hemophilia #hematology #management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... - Most common type ... dissection of ascending aorta ... Classification #types ... #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... tissue disorder e.g ... blood pressure: e.g ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
first define the type ... prior resistance. e.g ... ampicillin #management