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Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Double Valve Sign ... Type A Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... - VCU Ultrasound ... cardiology #clinical #plax
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a tear ... the wall of the aorta ... • Aortic valve ... disease • Cardiac ... #diagnosis #management
This is a parasternal long axis view demonstrating significant enlargement of the aortic root with an
an identified dissection ... Division Chief, Ultrasound ... Clinical #POCUS #Cardiac ... #Echocardiogram ... #PLAX #AorticDissection
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
inform clinical team ... examination and vital signs ... tamponade recurs. ❿ Plan ... definitive management ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
Plan to ensure ... inform theatre team ... that may mimic signs ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
rise is a late sign ... inform theatre team ... dantrolene and cardiac ... see Box D). ⓭ Plan ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management