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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Sinus pauses • AV ... Medication side effect (e.g ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... Medication side effect (e.g ... Classification #Table
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
- Syncope Syndromes ... assoc with 1K, AV ... #Syndromes #ECG ... #EKG #Checklist ... electrocardiogram #differential
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
, e.g., due to arrhythmias ... carotid sinus syndrome ... (ruling out differential ... and an initial ECG ... The treatment strategy
BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
BRASH Syndrome ... Renal failure A - AV ... Hyperkalemia Typical ECG ... DrEricStrong #BRASH #Syndrome ... #diagnosis #management
Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management
 • Autoantibodies to vWF: Lymphoproliferative disorders (e.g. lymphoma,
von Willebrand Syndrome ... Lymphoproliferative disorders (e.g ... Myeloproliferative disorders (e.g ... vonWillebrand #Syndrome ... #differential
Hypermagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism
Renal Failure 
Excessive Mg Administration 
 - Massive PO intake
IV Mg infusion (e.g ... - Tumor lysis syndrome ... Hypermagnesemia #Differential ... High #Magnesium #Table ... #Causes #Management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... rasburicase Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... unless worrisome EKG ... #Tumor #Lysis #Syndrome
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome ... • B: Brugada Syndrome ... segment • This syndrome ... includes long QT syndrome ... or short QT syndrome
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... (e.g. haloperidol ... • Serotonin syndrome ... Anticholinergic syndrome ... Sympathomimetic syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... - Compartment syndrome ... Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... complication: DIC ... or compartment syndrome