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Algorithm for Echo determination of LV filling pressures 

#LVFilling #pressures #Algorithm #Echo #POCUS #diagnosis #cardiology
determination of LV filling ... pressures #LVFilling
Intussusception Reduction by Milking

Demonstration of milking the intussusceptum out of the intussuscipiens.  Use gentle manual
Intussusception Reduction by Milking ... Demonstration of milking ... pressure rather than pulling ... Intussusception #Milking
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
Wrong size/style mask ... try a different mask ... Feeling claustrophobic ... Leaky mask, skin ... Difficulty falling
Post-Concussive Syndrome
Thinking/Remembering 
 • Difficulty thinking clearly 
 • Feeling slowed down 
 • Difficulty concentrating
thinking clearly • Feeling ... Blurry vision • Feeling ... decreased • Trouble falling
Cardiac Cycle - Pathophysiology
 - Atrial Contraction
 - Isovolumetric Contraction
 - Rapid Ventricular Ejection
 - Slow
Passive Ventricular Filling ... Passive Ventricular Filling
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
Schematic diastolic filling ... left ventricular filling
Estimating Left Ventricular Filling Pressure by Echocardiography

#Diagnosis #Cardiology #Echocardiogram #POCUS #Diastolic #Dysfunction #Diastology #Diastasis #EWave #AWave
Left Ventricular Filling
Causes of acute heart failure
 - Acute pressure overload (increased afterload, mechanical flow obstruction) 
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overload - Acute filling
Tips for Interns when Calling Referrals / Consults 

- Dr. Charlotte Durand
@char_durand

#Referrals #Consults #Calling #Tips #Guide
for Interns when Calling ... Referrals #Consults #Calling
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... Devices Simple Mask ... aka Hudson's Mask ... Tents are loose fitting ... tolerate a tight-fitting