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Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
3 different P wave ... • Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... Cardiology #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
In AVNRT, the atria ... EKG of the same ... that’s called “clinical ... #PhysicalExam #JVP ... #Cardiology #Neck
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Control rate (e.g ... disease or CHF) ... Control rate (e.g ... #management #cardiology
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
removes excess CSF ... is increased (e.g ... cerebral compliance (e.g ... CNS compliance LONGER ... Nick Mark MD @nickmmark
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... - Distended neck ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... crackles, elevated JVP ... #criticalcare #treatment
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Adult ACLS - Cardiac ... recommendation (eg ... , Thrombosis, (pulmonary ... Algorithm #AHA2020 #management ... #adult
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
meningococcal, H1N1) Clinical ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Electrodiagnostic studies - EMG ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
Adult Cardiac Arrest ... recommendation (eg ... , Thrombosis, (pulmonary ... Algorithm #AHA2020 #management ... #adult
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Clinical Manifestations ... unit activity on EMG ... of diazepam • EMG ... TPO, TTG, etc EMG
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
- ↓ Effective arterial ... Na delivery): CHF ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... bradycardia → sine wave ... hypertonic Amp IVP