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Type A Dissection Flap on Transthoracic Echocardiogram

Case of the week: Outpt TTE, 3month f/u EF monitor
Type A Dissection ... Flap on Transthoracic ... Echocardiogram Case ... flap. ... #Flap #Echocardiogram
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Pearls Aortic dissection ... is caused by a ... Consider aortic dissection ... #diagnosis #management
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
Diagnostic and Management ... cardiomyopathy, dissection ... LIFE THREATENING CAUSES ... #Diagnosis #Management
Some great cases from last week's image review: This one from LSU EM intern Dr. Bethany
Some great cases ... Descending Aortic Dissection ... #PSAX #Aortic #Dissection ... #Flap #Descending
Aortic Dissection on 4D Flow Cardiac MRI 

Arrow points to fenestration, caused by separation of intercostal
Aortic Dissection ... fenestration, caused ... HsiaoMDPhD #Aortic #Dissection ... aorta #clinical #flap
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
filling, Obesity/Distention ... hyperinflation, Ischemia, Distention ... Treat underlying cause ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis #management
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
oxygen, • One-way flaps ... retention of exhaled gases ... • Uses either ... Equipment #Devices #Management
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Carotid/Vertebral Dissection ... #differential #causes ... primary #secondary #management
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
pleura using blunt dissection ... the tube as it passes ... Checklist #Procedure #Management
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Subcutaneous dissecting ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management