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Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - ... variable • Abrupt rate ... : HR > 180bpm ECG ... Signs of shock or ... #Pediatric #treatment
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T ... Specific for critical ... High rate in <1 ... EKG #ECG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Hyperkalemia on EKG
"Mild" Hyperkalemia
 • Peaked, narrow-based T Waves
 • Double counting of HR by EKG
Hyperkalemia on EKG ... waves • Pseudo-STEMI ... concentration, the rate ... #Hyperkalemia #EKG ... #clinical
Atrial Fibrillation and WPW - Pre-Excitation AFib
In pre-excitation + a-fib with RVR:
 • All AV nodal
nodal blocking meds ... contraindicated • For rate ... PreExcitation #clinical ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... Treatment depends ... Surgical devices, e.g ... Sepsis (→ 3-14) e.g ... malignant syndrome (e.g
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Echocardiogram STEMI ... on EKG: check the ... Echocardiogram #cardiology ... #clinical #plax ... #clinical
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... Cannon A per minute=rate ... that’s called “clinical ... PhysicalExam #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
iatrogenic causes, e.g ... help and inform clinical ... pericardiocentesis kit (eg ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... examination and vital signs
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... dystrophy - Brain stem ... Serologic and EMG ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
of more of the signs ... trolley, anaphylaxis treatment ... alternate vasopressor (e.g ... an appropriate critical ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia