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Cannon A Waves
 • Caused by atrial contracting against a closed tricuspid valve
 • Atrioventricular dissociation
Cannon A Waves ... • The cannon a wave ... 2LmUODZ #Cannon #AWaves ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #CVP
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... rapid cannon a waves ... are enough to diagnose ... Hussainch #Cannon #Awaves ... #Cardiology #Neck
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
potassium and ECG ... - Absence of T wave ... potassium #high #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm ... #treatment
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... - Distended neck ... crackles, elevated JVP ... #criticalcare # ... treatment #workup
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
The ECF and ICF ... exchange for H+, K+ leaves ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
auscultation, JVD ... ECG is vital while ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... bradycardia → sine wave ... hypertonic Amp IVP ... #Management #Treatment
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Ice packing ... axillae and anterior neck ... , invasive BP, CVP ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup