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Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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• Drugs • ICP ... Infections BRASH ... blocking agent • Shock ... Spondylarthropathies Other causes ... differential #diagnosis #causes
BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
BRASH Syndrome ... B - Bradycardia ... blockade S - Shock ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #pathophysiology
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Sedation Scale (RASS ... SE: HoTN, bradycardia ... Propofol infusion syndrome ... it should not cause ... CriticalCare #diagnosis #management
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
assessment and management ... Circulation - treat shock ... meningococcal purpuric rash ... - Bradycardia and ... Coma #Pediatrics #Peds
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Bradycardia 1) ... on patient, Crash ... brady, Signs of Shock ... SarahFoohey #bradycardia ... #differential #management
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Syndrome (STSS) ... GAS in 30% of cases ... erythematous macular rash ... #Syndrome #STSS ... #treatment #management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... • Syndrome caused ... Syndrome usually ... • Management: ... characterised by bradycardia
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
muscles: “myasthenic crises ... : - Bedside: ice ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... the underlying cause ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... until cause identified ... #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... Management during ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... teratogenic GDMT meds