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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... Intra-aortic balloon ... counter-pulsation ... into the thoracic aorta ... Pump #diagnosis #management
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
as a localized balloon-like ... aorta greater than ... ruptured AAA include pulsatile ... #Ultrasound #AAA ... Aortic #Aneurysm #Aorta
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Gradual, Crescendo, Pulsating ... Hypoglycemia Anatomy ... Headaches #diagnosis #differential ... primary #secondary #management
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Using external abdominal ... • Intrauterine balloon ... compression (using ultrasound
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
• Pilot balloon ... Tracheal cuff - a balloon ... Look for ETT pulsations ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential ... criticalcare #airway #anatomy
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... tenderness - decreased pulsation ... gut involvement, abdominal