8 results
Imaging options for exclusion of PE in pregnant women
The radiation dose required for either V/Q scanning
for exclusion of PE ... Diagnosis #Obstetrics #OBGyn ... PulmonaryEmbolism #PE ... Workup #Imaging #Comparison ... #Table #Pregnant
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
Bedside Classification ... RV failure - PE ... CM #Shock #Classification ... #Cardiogenic #Comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Atelectasis • PE ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Criteria:
 - Clinical signs of DVT
 - Hemoptysis
 - PE most
YEARS Algorithm ... Pulmonary Embolism (PE ... Hemoptysis - PE ... LWestafer #YEARS #Algorithm ... AcutePE #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... • Massive PE ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
tamponade, Vascular → PE ... Differential #Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... test to rule out PE ... #Diagnosis #OBGyn ... Workup #Imaging #Algorithm ... #PE
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
YEARS Algorithm ... this protocol, PE ... #YEARS #Algorithm ... AcutePE #Obstetrics #OBGyn