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Progressive ECG changes with increasing 
hyperkalaemia. 
 (a) Normal 
 (b) Tented T wave (arrow)
Progressive ECG ... changes with increasing ... d) 'Sine wave' pattern ... #ECG #Hyperkalemia ... #Progression #Changes
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform ... ICP WAVEFORM INTERPRETATION ... Examining the ICP waveform ... SHORT-TERM PATTERNS ... Drains #EVDs #ICP #waveform
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 ... ventricular strain pattern ... SI QIII TIII pattern ... AcutePE #HighRisk #Electrocardiogram ... S1Q3T3 #Predictive #ECG
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
Basics of Waveform ... Capnography Waveform ... PATTERNS: • BRONCHOSPASM ... surface - Pattern ... interpretation #patterns
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
diastolic filling patterns ... LV compliance), ECG ... : electrocardiogram ... velocity of flow progression
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
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repolarization; changes ... – a sinusoidal waveform ... #Hyperkalemia #EKG ... #ECG #Changes # ... Progression #Table
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... potassium and ECG ... changes • 5.5 ... QRS axis shift, Progressive ... morphology, "Sine wave" pattems
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... PHANTOMS): • Pattern ... change, progressively ... CNS infection (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ... • Change compressor ... • Quantitative waveform ... recommendation (eg ... advanced airway • Waveform
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Dropped P • Progressive ... • May be no pattern ... summary #Diagnosis #EKG ... #electrocardiogram ... #ecg #cardiology