70 results
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Algorithm for the ... Tachycardia 1. aVR ... deflection in aVR ... If yes, then VT. ... dissociation (fusion
VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
VT versus SVT with ... morphology ● AV ... run) and fusion ... Brugada algorithm ... AV dissociation
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... AVNRT • AVRT ... • Monomorphic VT ... • Polymorphic VT ... #causes
Spine sign: visualization of the vertebral bodies in the thoracic cavity above the diaphragm indicative of
absence of pleural effusion ... is obscured by air ... #SpineSign #POCUS ... #Clinical #Pleural ... #Effusion #Pulmonary
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tachyarrhythmia: • VT ... • AVNRT/AVRT ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Hydropneumothorax on Lung POCUS

HIV/AID(CD4<250) with cough, dyspnea.Left lung anterior mid. Left lung. Findings consistent with PNA.
Hydropneumothorax on Lung POCUS ... Has pleural effusion ... foci within fluid-air ... #bubbles #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound
Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Body Decreased Air ... Body • Pleural Effusion ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Air Bronchograms on Ultrasound

Opacification of alveolar spaces surrounding air-filled bronchioles; enables visualization of well-defined tissue/air interface;
Air Bronchograms ... interface; dynamic air ... including large effusions ... Static #Dynamic #POCUS ... #Clinical #Lung
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
pleura in severe cases ... - Dynamic air ... Possible bilateral effusion ... submassive PE) POCUS ... #signs #Lung #POCUS
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Recurrent Polymorphic VT ... Pointes - Management Algorithm ... 1b (lidocaine)- case ... 1.5 mg/kg • Infusion ... TDP #Management #Algorithm