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Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... ABG And BMP Normal ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... #Acid #Base #Gas ... #VBG #differential
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
to diagnose the case ... excludes other differentials ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
with inspiration as ... sucks in" blood from ... vena cava. ... #physicalexam # ... causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
antihypertensive agents from ... with previously stable ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... #Differential #
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... It results from ... diagnosed with MS, and started ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... consciousness Differential ... • Examine for signs ... flexed back, away from ... #neurology #comatose