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Pacemaker Evaluation Algorithm by Lorne Costello

#Diagnosis #ECG #EKG #Pacemaker #Evaluation #Algorithm #PPM
Pacemaker Evaluation Algorithm ... Pacemaker #Evaluation #Algorithm ... #PPM
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
Temporary / External Pacing ... Transvenous & epicardial pacing ... External cardiac pacing ... and epicardial pacing ... nickmmark #pacemaker #PPM
Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Thrombosis / stenosis, Pacing-induced ... #Pacemaker #PPM
Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... for causes of PPF ... • Mastitis • Abcess ... Episiotomy • Abscess ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Cannon A Waves on Neck Examination

Cannon a waves! Notice that it occurs randomly, not predictably w/
(asynchronous) pacing ... a dual-chamber PPM
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Bradycardia and Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Abnormal Variability:
Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Variability (< 5 bpm ... Variability (> 25 bpm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pacemaker Identification Algorithm

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Identification Algorithm ... Identification Algorithm ... ChestXRay #Pacemaker #PPM ... Identification #Algorithm
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Delay (150-200 bpm ... depolarization before pacing ... inhibit or trigger a pacing ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... Operating #Modes #Pacing
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Variability & Decelerations - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Minimal/Absent Variability
Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Variability (< 5 bpm ... Variability (> 25 bpm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Obstetric Ultrasound Pocket Card
1st Trimester Checklist:
 • Look for signs of an IUP
 • Gestational dating
• Gestational dating ... heart rate • Assess ... Evaluate placenta POCUS ... Obstetrics #Ultrasound #POCUS