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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
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
Positional Vertigo (BPPV ... vertigo once in head-hanging ... although delay can ... symptoms in head-hanging ... findings #signs #bppv
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
Temporary / External Pacing ... permanent implanted pacemaker ... ) can be implanted ... and epicardial pacing ... MD @nickmmark #pacemaker
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
O2, Monitors, ECG ... Chest Pain • ECG ... : Bad block? ... Connect ECG Leads ... Set pacemaker to
Approach to ECGs
Check
 - Age, gender, name
 - 25mm/s; 10mm/mV
 - 1mm = 40ms; 0.1 mV
Rate
Approach to ECGs ... LBBB, LAFB - RAD ... ectopic atrial pacemaker ... leads rsr'), V-pacemaker ... #Approach #ECG
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
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... D - Pulses can ... The voltage the pacemaker ... Switching - Mode can ... Operating #Modes #Pacing
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
Approach to ECGs ... lower AV cells can ... - ventricular pacemaker ... bradyarrhythmia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Thalassemia • ACD ... Non-hemolytic: ACD ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... #Anemia #MCV #Algorithm
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... anterior descending (LAD ... QTc interval, RAD ... in aVR > 0.7: ppv ... #AVR #leadAVR #ecg