Standrad ECG Definition ST-elevation at the J-point in 2 contiguous leads with the cut-point: ≥1 mm…
Tag: Cardiology
Double Sequential External Defibrillation
Double Sequential External Defibrillation was successfully used in a pilot study by Cheskes, et al. and…
Push Dose Phenylephrine
Mixing Draw 1 ml (10mg) from a phenylephrine 10 mg/ ml vial Inject into 100 cc…
Sodium Bicarbonate Drip
Reasons for needing a sodium bicarbonate (bicarb) drip are discussed in excellent posts by Pulm Crit…
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is calculated as: 1/3 Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) + 2/3 Diastolic Blood…
Myocardial Infarction
The following is a summary of the key points in the “Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial…
LVAD Tips
End-stage left sided heart failure may be treated with implantation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device…
Hypertensive Emergency
A summary of the hypertensive emergency treatment guidelines from: 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection,…