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Pericarditis on EKG
Stage 1 - Widespread ST elevation (<5mm) and PR depression; In aVR: ST depression
depression; In aVR ... segments, usually best ... #ECG #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #clinical
De Winter T Wave on ECG

Diagnostic Criteria
 - Tall, prominent, symmetric T waves in the precordial
Diagnostic Criteria ... (0.5mm-1mm) in aVR ... - “Normal” STEMI ... #EKG #Clinical ... #Electrocardiogram
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... dystrophy - Brain stem ... and EMG Findings ... Labs: - AchR antibodies ... #management #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Clinical Presentation ... bone marrow or stem ... circulation: MCA ACA ... • EEG: With persistent ... #management #neurology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... • Pre-existing ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... should be done on diagnosis ... Cardiomyopathy #diagnosis
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... by excretion (e.g ... its metabolism (e.g ... tests before beginning ... lactate and can act
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
effusion fluid or air ... iatrogenic causes, e.g ... pericardiocentesis kit (eg ... of xiphoid • Prep ... #Management #Workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... determine if stress test ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... stratification #diagnosis
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
if the pt has pre-existing ... esp in work-up/management ... will also get an EKG ... Urine Pregnancy Test ... Pearls #Checklist #diagnosis
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
help - Return to pre-ECMO ... • HYPERCAPNIA/ACIDOSIS ... CO2 production (e.g ... Troubleshooting #problems #diagnosis ... #differential #management