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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
Medical Management of Acute RV Failure
 • Evaluate and Treat Etiology of RV Failure [e.g. Acute
Medical Management ... of RV Failure [e.g ... rightventricular #cardiology ... #management #treatment
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
can be seen on EKG ... First line treatment ... #Pericarditis #Cardiology
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Framework and Management ... variable block MANAGEMENT ... 1) Obtain 10cc saline ... semi-recumbent position 3) Ask ... #cardiology
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
EKG. ... Orders placed, treatments ... "Never Worry Alone ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
interval < 120 ms ... interval ≥ 120 ms ... Variable P-Wave Morphology ... Interpretation #ECG ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology
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
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radiocapitellar line ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... glenoid) • ED Management ... : Sling-and-swath ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
fracture • ED Management ... : Extension splint ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK