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Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Friedreich's Sign on Neck ... Most likely diagnosis ... small blue-colored spot ... #Friedreichs #Neck ... #Clinical #Video
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Prognostication based on scores ... and clinical features ... infographic by Nick ... prognostication #diagnosis ... stratification #criticalcare
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
are enough to diagnose ... excludes other differentials ... that’s called “clinical ... #PhysicalExam #JVP ... #Cardiology #Neck
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Stabilize and Survey ... - Distended neck ... crackles, elevated JVP ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
PO Intake by Nick ... Undifferentiated #Shock #diagnosis ... #differential # ... guyton #curves # ... criticalcare
Pulse Oximetry Summary
Pulse oximetry is the non-invasive continuous measurement of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin. It
deoxy hemoglobin differentially ... Using a standard curve ... signal strength Nick ... Oximetry #Summary #critcalcare ... pathophysiology #diagnosis
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... testing • Seen in Short ... infographic by Nick ... Lactic #Acidosis #Differential ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Diagnosis Framework ... reflux • Head and neck ... vision or black spots ... TMJ • Head, neck ... #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... to be in ADHF starts ... auscultation, JVD ... #diagnosis #differential ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Total scores >2 ... will vary with clinical ... failure, rhabdo (↑ CPK ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management