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Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - Management ... • Abrupt rate changes ... , Monitors, Pads ... Signs of shock or ... peds #Pediatric #treatment
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
, Pads on patient ... worsening brady, Signs ... Pads in AP position ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Clinical Disease
Indication:  Individuals
duration same as for treatment ... Disease Note: Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS ... #pharmacology
Lower Extremity Ulcers
Ulcers are defined as abnormal breaks in the skin or mucous membranes. General principles
principles of management ... localized pressure, & treatment ... conditions such as DM & PAD ... Lifestyle changes ... (e.g., smoking
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Chagas Disease - ... Diagnosis and Management ... family Route of infections ... Romana's sign ... Indeterminate form (No signs
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Serologic and EMG ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... headaches, vision changes ... Treatment of GCA ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... exertion, orthopnea, PND ... Management during ... • Account for changes ... #cardiology #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Seizures • Vision changes ... territories signal changes ... Reversible course Differential ... epilepticus Treatment ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management