Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Algorithm for evaluation of a patient with a peripheral neuropathy. (ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS = electron
(ECG = electrocardiogram ... ; EMG/NCS = electron ... immunodeficiency syndrome ... vital capacity) #Diagnosis ... #EMG
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Brugada syndrome Types 1, 2 and 3

There are three types of ECG presentations, referred to as
Brugada syndrome ... three types of ECG ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Brugada #Syndrome ... #Comparison #Types
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 β€’ ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
Approach to ECGs ... - Syncope Syndromes ... mchlwng #Syncope #Syndromes ... #ECG #EKG #Checklist ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
septic shock (e.g ... resuscitation (e.g ... abdominal compartment syndrome ... choledolithiasis (e.g ... #CriticalCare
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Charcot-Marie-Tooth; EMG ... Guillain-BarrΓ© syndrome ... pressure palsies; NCS ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Red Flags in Back Pain
 β€’ Cancer: Age > 50, History of cancer, Unexplained weight loss,
conservative therapy (e.g ... β€’ Cauda equina syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis ... #primarycare #checklist
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or β‰₯ 39 C this is a
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... (e.g. haloperidol ... β€’ Serotonin syndrome ... Anticholinergic syndrome ... Sympathomimetic syndrome
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... junction origin (e.g ... WolffParkinson-White syndrome ... @AmyChung #EKG ... Interpretation #ECG
Beta Blocker Side Effects / Toxicity
Cardiac Side Effects:
 β€’ Sinus bradycardia, AV block, Heart failure exacerbation,
blocker withdrawal syndrome ... (e.g. tachycardia ... AdverseEffects #pharmacology ... #diagnosis
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 β€’ Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... rasburicase Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... unless worrisome EKG ... #Tumor #Lysis #Syndrome