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ECG changes in Pulmonary Embolism
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Sinus tachycardia 
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Complete or incomplete RBBB 
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ECG changes in Pulmonary ... Embolism - Sinus ... Non-specific ST ... - #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #AcutePE
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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High CO / Low SVR ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Low CO / High SVR ... , CVP > 12 • Pulmonary ... Embolism, Tension
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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High CO / Low SVR ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Low CO / High SVR ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Embolism, Tension
The Wells, Geneva, and revised-Geneva pre-test possibility scores to risk-stratify patients with concern for PE

#Wells #Revised
Scores #Diagnosis #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #PE # ... #Probability #Comparison
Pulmonary Embolism - Prognosis
Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI)
Age X, Male gender (10), History of cancer (30),
Pulmonary Embolism ... - Prognosis Pulmonary ... Embolism Severity ... 36° C (20), O2 sat ... #Embolism #AcutePE
Diagnostic Algorithm for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

Well's Criteria for PE
 • Clinical Signs and Symptoms of DVT
for Suspected Pulmonary ... Embolism Well's ... and Symptoms of DVT ... 1.5 • Previous DVT
#EKG taken on a patient with an acute pulmonary embolism with right heart strain showing tachycardia,
with an acute pulmonary ... embolism with right ... branch block, ST
Differential Diagnosis for ST Segment Elevations
 - ACUTE STEMI 
 - PULMONARY EMBOLISM 
 - LBBB
Diagnosis for ST ... ACUTE STEMI - PULMONARY ... EMBOLISM - LBBB
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
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valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... embolism • Left ... obstruction • Pulmonary ... pancreatitis • Medication
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... - Indications ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #Treatment