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VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
beats (hybrid complex ... negative (QS) complexes ... Brugada algorithm ... point) of S > 100 ms ... in any V lead 3.
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... much benefit 3) ... Day 3 repeat paracentesis ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... shoulder abduction 3. ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
seizures without complete ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... seizures #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

WPW is a congenital abnormality characterized by an abnormal accessory conduction pathway between the atria
The definitive treatment ... upstroke of QRS complex ... ) 2 Wide QRS complex ... > 120 msec) 3
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... fludrocortisone step 3 ... #criticalcare #treatment ... diuresis #nephrology #algorithm
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
2) Rhythm 3) ... Suddenly Lose P • 3° ... Complete Block ... through) QRS Complex ... Seen in leads V1-3
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... and bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... detailed in the algorithm
Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Severe ... possible) Step #3: ... octreotide #Algorithm ... #Treatment #Severe
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
compression >1/3 ... fracture 3 ... Posterior Ligamentous complex ... injury 2 Complete ... Cauda equina Treatment