6 results
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Algorithm STEMI ... onset, severe, tearing ... deficit, Focal neuro ... COPD, asthma, CF ... #Algorithm #differential
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Evaluation: 1. ... Marfans, EDS ... Pulse deficit/differential ... murmur • Focal neuro ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... OR • IM Midazolam ... : • Admit to PICU ... neurology #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... have enough info regarding ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... May have typical HF ... Period • Breast-feeding ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... teratogenic GDMT meds