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Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Interpretation Steps ... ABG And BMP Normal ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Classically” noted with pulmonary
Congenital Long QT Syndrome: Illness Script

Who?
 - Kids or young adults, usually < 30
 - high
Congenital Long QT Syndrome ... **Get baseline EKG ... noises or emotional stress ... - Possible AICD ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... febrile, give abx ... tetany/cramps, syncope ... Elevated uric acid ... unless worrisome EKG
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... Acute respiratory distress ... syndrome (ARDS) ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... consciousness • Near-syncope ... , or syncope: Hemodynamically ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
electrocardiogram) in cases ... evaluate potential causes ... pathway that can cause ... #cardiology #differential ... #echocardiogram