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Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
hypertension Management ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
The JT Interval and Pro-Arrhythmic Risk
Measured from the J-point to the end of the T-wave, the
- Right Bundle Branch ... with QRS ≥120 ms ... electrocardiogram #pathophysiology ... #ekg #ecg #cardiology
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
prevention of late ... antagonist use (e.g ... adjunct therapy) e.g ... adjunct therapy) e.g ... #Management #pathophysiology
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
• No Treatment ... Brady Management ... summary #Diagnosis #EKG ... electrocardiogram #ecg ... #cardiology
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... junction origin (e.g ... within the atria (e.g ... @AmyChung #EKG ... Interpretation #ECG
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
interruption (e.g ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... (e.g. quetiapine ... Delirium #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... (e.g., diltiazem ... (e.g., diltiazem ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... #management #cardiology
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
RRT leader • Ask ... EKG. ... Orders placed, treatments ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Diagnosis and Management ... - Verify BP (e.g ... vital signs (heart rate ... Inform surgeon (ask ... compression) Initial treatment
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... respiratory tract (e.g ... 100-1000ml) or rate ... #treatment #workup ... #pulmonary #criticalcare