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Pacemakers and Class I Indications for Pacemakers
 • Transvenous Pacemakers
 • Leadless Pacemakers
 • Class I
I Indications for ... • Mode Selection ... #Indications #cardiology ... #PPM #Modes #diagnosis ... #management #heartblock
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Modes 1 - Chamber ... need (4th position ... Switching - Mode ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Non-Invasive Positive ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... CPAP - Continuous positive ... #NonInvasive #Positive ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
Intern Pocket Cards - Pre-Rounding Guide - Daily Checklist
Overnight Events:
 - Night float signout, nursing notes
Interdisciplinary
Guide - Daily Checklist ... on daily basis Radiology ... - Review medications ... #PreRounding #Checklist ... #management #inpatient
Pacemaker Placement Indications
Class I:
 • Third degree block
 • Advanced 2nd degree block
 • Symptomatic Mobitz
Pacemaker Placement ... Indications Class ... BrighamMedRes #Pacemaker ... #PPM #cardiology ... #management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Pads in AP position ... Set pacemaker to ... Demand mode. ... #differential #management ... #cardiology
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
permanent implanted pacemaker ... depolarization MODE ... MD @nickmmark #pacemaker ... External #Pacing #cardiology ... #diagnosis #management
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... spleen, brain) Indications ... Persistent fever, positive ... • Aggressive management ... #Endocarditis #checklist
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... checklist Evaluation ... - Review of medication ... balance >3-4 liters positive ... #Pancreatitis #Checklist
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... /INDUCTION o Position ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... #intubation #checklist