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Pacemaker Evaluation Algorithm by Lorne Costello

#Diagnosis #ECG #EKG #Pacemaker #Evaluation #Algorithm #PPM
Pacemaker Evaluation ... Algorithm by Lorne ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Pacemaker ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Pacemaker Complications ... Thrombosis / stenosis, Pacing-induced ... cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker ... /EricsMedi #Pacemaker ... complications #cardiology #management
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
Temporary / External Pacing ... permanent implanted pacemaker ... and epicardial pacing ... MD @nickmmark #pacemaker ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Transcutaneous Pacing ... Set pacemaker to ... Start pacing. ... seconds until pacing ... #differential #management
Overall schema for resuscitation of the bradycardic periarresting patient
A patient with bradycardic periarrest may be rescued
medical therapy (e.g ... electrical therapy (e.g ... transcutaneous pacing ... #Management #Bradycardia ... Bradycardic #PeriArrest #Algorithm
TiTrATE Approach to Vertigo
TiTrATE approach stands for Timing, Triggers and Targeted Examination.
4 vestibular syndromes that are
vestibular syndrome (eg ... BPPV, orthostatic ... vestibular syndrome (eg ... vestibular syndrome (eg ... ) #Titrate #algorithm
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Brady Management ... • Treatment: Pacemaker ... • Treatment: Pacemaker ... summary #Diagnosis #EKG ... electrocardiogram #ecg
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... period of time the pacemaker ... The voltage the pacemaker ... Operating #Modes #Pacing ... settings #cardiology #management
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - Management ... Algorithm Identify ... : HR > 180bpm ECG ... #tachycardia #Management ... #Algorithm #peds
Cardiac Stress Testing
Exercise:
 • Everyone who can exercise should!
 • They must be able to raise
heartblock w/o pacemaker ... arrythmias Diagnostics: EKG ... Testing #cardiology #management