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Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
- Differential ... segment is the only ECG ... predictive of occlusion ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #cardiology
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
- Differential ... Sodium >145 mmol/L High ... Polyuria scheme) e.g ... • Burns • ICU ... #Nephrology #Differential
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
= Biomarkers + ECG ... proximal LAD or high ... #Ischemia #ECG ... electrocardiogram #cardiology ... Interpretation #differential
High Lateral STEMI - D1 of LAD

There is transmural injury isolated to I & aVL. These
High Lateral STEMI ... 100% proximal occlusion ... @EM_RESUS #STEMI ... LAD #Diagonal1 #ECG ... #Cardiology #Clinical
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia ... diuresis can be high ... : Hypovolemia, Hypervolemia ... #differential # ... table #sodium #nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Differential Diagnosis ... urine osm (in DI; high ... , Dehydration: neurologic ... patient weight (eg ... Treatment #management #nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
management of acute hyperkalemia ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... Consider dialysis #hyperkalemia ... treatment #potassium #high ... #nephrology #KDIGO
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Reduced Excretion - Differential ... • Low EABV (e.g ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology ... #Differential #
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework STEMI ... • Short QT, high ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Therapy (RRT) - ICU ... derangements (hyperkalemia ... , hypercalcemia, ... High clearance achieved ... RRT #managment #nephrology