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Causes of Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Narrow Complex - Regular:
 • Sinus tachycardia
 • Atrial flutter
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Narrow Complex ... Irregular: • Atrial fibrillation ... • Ventricular fibrillation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ventricular Fibrillation
• Completely disorganized 
• Immediate cessation of cardiac output, no associated pulse 
• No discernible
Ventricular Fibrillation ... no associated pulse ... discernible P waves, QRS complexes ... #Ventricular #Fibrillation
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... chest pain is complex ... #ChestPain #POCUS ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm ... Mnemonic: OWN THE PULSE ... RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management algorithm ... arrest PEA (no pulse ... Cardiac POCUS 3 ... A-line placement - POCUS ... pulse check 4.
Rapid Assessment of the Neonate With Sonography (RANS) Scan

Recommended algorithm for RANS scan. 
* Abnormal vital
Recommended algorithm ... hypotension, weak pulses ... #RANS #RAPID #POCUS
Cobblestoning on POCUS

Cobblestoning (soft tissue edema) is evident on this clip
Color & spectral doppler (pulsed wave)
Cobblestoning on POCUS ... spectral doppler (pulsed ... image to detect a pulse ... swelling made palpation ... Cobblestoning #POCUS
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... SARS-CoV-2 (or complete ... • Continuous pulse ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Stable Narrow-Complex ... Probable atrial fibrillation ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal 4 Chamber

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
Ventricular Fibrillation ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Wide complex rhythm ... Pulses present. ... #Ventricular #Fibrillation