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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Pulse Abnormalities ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disorders #Cardiology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Type A Aortic Dissection with Aortic Regurg Jet on POCUS

Sudden onset chest pain. Disturbingly normal vitals.
Type A Aortic Dissection ... with Aortic Regurg ... No pulse in LLE. ... VCU Ultrasound @ ... POCUS #Clinical #Ultrasound
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 ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Causes of Wide Pulse ... Pressure - Differential ... disorders: - aortic ... regurgitation - aortic ... Sepsis #Wide #Pulse
Arterial Lines - Abnormal Arterial Waveforms:
 - Underdampened: Falsely High BP - Adjust monitor filter settings
Bisferiens: Peaks - Aortic ... Insufficiency + Aortic ... Low Amplitude Pulse ... Peak - Severe Aortic ... waveforms #diagnosis #criticalcare
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 ... placement - POCUS pulse ... #PEA #arrest #algorithm ... activity #management #criticalcare
POCUS Lung Algorithm for the Use of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Dyspnea 

#Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
POCUS Lung Algorithm ... for the Use of Ultrasound ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare ... POCUS #Dyspnea #Algorithm
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Pearls Aortic dissection ... Consider aortic ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
- Differential ... disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic ... outcomes in CKD Differential ... #Pressure #Differential
An Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Cardiac Arrest with Ultrasonography

- Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#CardiacArrest
An Algorithm for ... CardiacArrest #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Management #Ultrasound ... #CriticalCare