Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... evaluating for other causes ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis ... #cardiology #electrocardiogram
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
β€’ At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
β€’ Rate 100-180
β€’ Irregular 
Etiology
β€’ Hypoxia β€’ Pulmonary ... β€’ Oxygen β€’ Treatment ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
on ECG Mid ... Triage EKG (no prior ... Differential/diagnosis ... #Embolism #ECG ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or β‰₯ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... Surgical devices, e.g ... Sepsis (β†’ 3-14) e.g ... malignant syndrome (e.g ... #Anesthesiology
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
can be seen on EKG ... First line treatment ... in refractory cases ... #Pericarditis #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
, e.g. central line ... pericardiocentesis kit (eg ... β€’ Diagnostic ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... Cardiac #Tamponade #Anesthesiology
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
trolley and 12-lead ECG ... CM5 continuous ECG ... Obtain a 12-lead ECG ... consultation with cardiology ... Ischemia #Ischaemia #Anesthesiology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
for secondary causes ... glucocorticoid treatment ... signs or symptoms (eg ... #Differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #eosinophilia
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... POTENTIAL CAUSES ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... #Differential #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 β€’ Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
normal in mild cases ... hemophilia type (e.g ... by a hemophilia treatment ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology