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Adult Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm - AHA2020
Initial Stabilization Phase - Resuscitation is ongoing during the post-ROSC
Arrest Care Algorithm ... these activities can ... mm Hg or mean arterial ... electrocardiogram (ECG ... - Provide lung-protective
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
a parasternal long ... x-ray and and ECG ... root, and left atrium ... #Clinical #EM #Radiology ... #POCUS #CardiacUS
Point of Care Ultrasound - Probe Movements
SWEEPING:
Here we slide the probe along a slug trail of
is obtaining a SAX ... COMPRESSION: E.g ... looking at the abdominal ... Probe #Movements #Motion ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
If yes, any mention ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
verrucous) • Lung ... Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... Algorithm 1. ... diet, exercise, cardiac ... #Management #Algorithm ... #cardiology
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial ... CO) and impedes lung ... ACS can be divided ... POCUS) and function ... , and pressure bag
If the patient has a HEART Score of 0-3 and a negative initial troponin, have a
of an adverse cardiac ... first or third option ... the time of arrival ... #Management #PatientInfo ... #Cardiology #ChestPain