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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... evaluating for ... Incomplete or Complete ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Initial evaluation ... endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... with multiple embolic ... block (+/- daily EKG ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... Physical exam (complete ... No major-risk embolic ... stroke #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
delegate task of evaluating ... • Check ECG rhythm ... Anaphylaxis (→ 3-1) Embolism ... anaesthesia #CardiacArrest ... #Diagnosis #Management