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Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
Suspected ACS - ... segment is the only ECG ... predictive of occlusion ... EMN @EMNews #ACS ... #Algorithm #cardiology
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Definitions - Stable Angina, Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
1 STABLE ANGINA - Angina
Coronary Syndrome (ACS ... , STEMI 1 STABLE ... is reflected by ECG ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #ACS #Unstable
DETROIT CARDIOGENIC SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM

INCLUSION CRITERIA
Acute Myocardial Infarction
ï‚· Ischemic Symptoms
ï‚· EKG and/or biomarker evidence of AMI
INITIATIVE ALGORITHM INCLUSION ... Ischemic Symptoms ï‚· EKG ... evidence of AMI (STEMI ... DCSI #Initiative #Management ... #Cardiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
have fever - ACS ... priapism • Lab values ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
O2, Monitors, ECG ... worsening brady, Signs ... Shock, SBP <90, AMS ... #differential #management ... #cardiology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
dystrophy - Brain stem ... Serologic and EMG ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
PPV, absolute values ... precede other signs ... END EXPIRATORY OCCLUSION ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management