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Mechanical Cardiac Support Devices Compared
Cannula Size - Insertion Technique - Haemodynarnic Support
IABP:
 • Afterload: Reduced
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Cardiac Support Devices ... : Reduced • PCW ... Cardiac #Support #Devices ... #Comparison #cardiology ... #management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Ligamentous injury (LCL ... > MCL), coronoid ... fracture • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
ligamentous injury (LCL ... > MCL), brachial ... fracture • ED Management ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Patient Decision Aid

Page showing options, presenting probabilities, using statistics, and highlighting
Ventricular Assist Device ... (LVAD) Patient ... ventricular assist device ... VentricularAssistDevice #Management ... #CHF #Cardiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... ) • ED Management ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
ventricular assist device ... (LVAD- an external ... #Management #Cardiology
Left Ventricular Assist Devices - LVAD
Complications:
 • Suction event
 • Stroke
 • Pump Thrombosis
 • Equipment
Ventricular Assist Devices ... - Lower Pl ... Ventricular #Assist #Devices ... #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
immobilized • Both lead ... dislocation • ED Management ... follow-up with PCP ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
rate at which the device ... rate at which the device ... by the atrial lead ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Any implantable devices ... one post op Cardiology ... Recent PCI/stenting ... since elective PCI ... medical and surgical management