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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... transmitted to JV ... EKG of the same ... #PhysicalExam #JVP ... #Cardiology #Neck
Lancisi's Sign (Tricuspid Regurgitation) in a patient with Atrial Fibrillation

If you went to med school before
obscenely huge waves ... it giant A or V wave ... nice to have ur finger ... #Fibrillation #Neck ... #JVP #Clinical
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... • Consider K+ binder ... potassium and ECG ... - Absence of T wave ... high #diagnosis #management
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Systemic N - Neurologic ... and Wanes • 30 ... - Post-Trauma, Neck ... primary #secondary #management ... #neurology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... - Distended neck ... crackles, elevated JVP ... Shock #Diagnosis #Management
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
is increased (e.g ... cerebral compliance (e.g ... CNS compliance LONGER ... called Lundberg waves ... Nick Mark MD @nickmmark
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... IV at 1-5 mg/kg ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
Hood to cover neck ... dose paralytic (e.g ... at least 1.2 mg/kg ... valve & viral filter ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
tube against the neck ... Call for help (e.g ... Surgical management ... o surgery) by Nick ... #differential #management
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... See Drug Dosing Binder ... chest: needle/finger ... Survey #CABCDE #management