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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 ... #Embolism #AcutePE ... #EKG #Findings
#EKG taken on a patient with an acute pulmonary embolism with right heart strain showing tachycardia,
#EKG taken on a ... with an acute pulmonary ... embolism with right ... branch block, ST ... criticalcare #cardiology #ECG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... Embolism The sensitivity ... • Non-specific ST-T ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #AcutePE
Right Heart Catheterization Cheat Sheet: Interpretation of Pressures and Waveforms 
Direct measurements
 ● Central venous pressure
(RA, RV) ● Pulmonary ... (PAp) ● Pulmonary ... – CVP]/CO) ● Pulmonary ... ventricular stroke work ... ventricular stroke work
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Diagnosis and Workup ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... embolism • Cardiac ... rupture Initial workup ... : • EKG • Bedside
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 ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Embolism, Tension ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
cardiogenic shock (eg ... artery occlusion pressure ... capillary wedge pressure ... -right atrial pressure ... #SVR
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
triggered) is the same set ... triggered ) is a set ... a set time PRVC ... ratio ventilation (e.g ... #CriticalCare #Comparison
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Volume: 6-8 cc/kg ... pressure for a ... pressure and i-time ... pressure for set ... Basics #Modes #Comparison