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Dissections occur when the tunica intima and tunica media layers of the aorta weaken and tear causing blood to create a false lumen. Different classifications determine severity and treatments.
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Remember the WPW Triad
1. Short PR Interval 120ms
3. Delta Wave
*This is WPW pattern, patients that present symptomatic then have WPW syndrome.*
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WPW EKG- Notice the slight upstroke into the QRS complex, that's the delta wave!
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Treatments-
Most people will be asymptomatic with just WPW pattern, monitor for any tachycardia and hypo perfusion.
Symptomatic patients receive synchronized cardioversion, remember UNSTABLE GETS THE CABLE!
WPW does not receive ABCD!
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Ventricular assist devices can be confusing and scary to manage. Having knowledge can increase your confidence and the care delivered to your patient. I talked with Dillon Wenberg, IA MED critical care instructor and co-author of the NEW IA MED MCAD course/book. We discussed all of the commonly asked questions about LVADs in prehospital settings.
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Join us today as we discuss pulmonary embolisms. This is a common diagnosis you will need to identify and treat within the prehospital setting. Check out some resources below. Enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes and leave a rating.
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V/Q MISMATCH
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Eight Pearls for the crashing PE
Actual EKG from my patient. 26 y/o male, syncopal episode, SHOB, CP. DX- Saddle PE.
***Note the S1Q3T3***
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Join in today's episode with a overview of hyperkalemia. Like most topics in paramedic school, this is one that "you don't really need to know". Well turns out its pretty darn important. Check out some resources below and infographics on topics discussed.
Check out LITFL for some awesome hyperkalemia EKG examples
https://litfl.com/hyperkalaemia-ecg-library/
Check out IAMED on facebook on Thursdays at 1900 CST for some great updates on COVID-19 and awesome weekly topics with the industries best clinicians.
Mental wellness is important in this busy time! Check out the Motivated Medic and 911 Buddy Check for some great resources on mental wellness and inspiration.
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In this series we looked at DKA and HHNS, two common hyperglycemic calls a paramedic may encounter in the prehospital setting.
Part 2 discusses HHNS. How is this different than DKA, and how do we treat it. Tune in and find out.
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Hyperglycemia is a common call a provider will encounter, wether in the prehospital setting or the emergency room.
As a prehospital provider our interventions are limited, but it is still important to understand the pathophysiology of this disease.
In this two part series lets break down two manifestations of hyperglycemia, DKA and HHNS.
FlightBridgeEd Episode- Know your labs, diagnosing DKA using beta-hydroxybutyrate
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Join me today as we take a deeper look into antihypertensive medications. We go over some of the most common medications you may see including, beta blockers, CCB, ARB's, and more.
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Let’s break down the RAAS system! It’s super simple and easy to understand!
So the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system is a complex pathway and regulatory system, that responds to decreased pressure and volume within the body. This system is important for blood pressure management but can be altered in chronic medical conditions. This system involves multiple organs and enzymes including the kidneys, liver, lungs, and heart.
I recommend taking a look below at this nephron to familiarize yourself with renal vocabulary.
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Today we take a look at capnography! Capnography is a useful tool used mainly in the prehospital setting, that reveals a plethora of information. Now we all know that we use capnography on our respiratory patients, but how else can we use it? Ever heard of monitoring perfusion status while pacing?
Check out this weeks episode as I sit down with John Carrico. John Carrico is a flight paramedic who is passionate about anything and everything respirtory. We sit down today to talk all things capnography.
Check out Bob Page's website on capnography-"Slap the Cap"
Applications of End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
Small study on capnography reliability
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