Killer ECG Patterns: Part 1 • LITFL • ECG Library - Life in the ...
Oct 8, 2024 · PART ONE: “ Deadly Diagnoses Not To Miss ” (the Non-ischaemic version…) PART TWO: “ Deadly Diagnoses Not To Miss ” (the Occlusion version…) Recognition of any of these …
Basics of V\Q Matching · Part One - LITFL
Aug 23, 2021 · Basics of V/Q Matching. Optimal gas exchange occurs when regions of lung are ventilated in proportion to their perfusion, i.e. V/Q = 1. Uneven distribution of ventilation and …
Pre-excitation syndromes • LITFL • ECG Library Diagnosis
Oct 8, 2024 · Home ECG Library. This page covers the pathophysiology and ECG features of pre-excitation syndromes in sinus rhythm. The two main forms of tachyarrhythmias that occur due …
Premature Junctional Complex (PJC) • LITFL • ECG Library …
Oct 8, 2024 · A premature beat arising from an ectopic focus within the Atrioventricular (AV) junction. AKA: Junctional Ectopics, Junctional Extrasystoles, Junctional Premature Beats, …
QT Interval • LITFL • ECG Library Basics
Oct 8, 2024 · The QT interval is inversely proportional to heart rate: The QT interval shortens at faster heart rates. The QT interval lengthens at slower heart rates. An abnormally prolonged …
Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation • LITFL • CCC Ventilation
Oct 6, 2024 · Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation. Chris Nickson. Oct 6, 2024. Home CCC. INDICATIONS. A – protection and patency. B – respiratory failure (hypercapnic or hypoxic), …
Prostanoids · Part One - LITFL
Aug 23, 2021 · Prostanoids. Prostanoids are a diverse family of eicosanoids (20-carbon molecules), produced from arachidonic acid, and include: Thromboxane. Prostacyclin. …
Cardiac Megacode • LITFL • Clinical Cases Curveball
Oct 10, 2024 · Curveball Answer. Never forget to scrutinize aVR for ST elevation (STE) in a patient who may be having an acute coronary syndrome: It is 95% specific for left main …
Lateral STEMI ECG changes • LITFL • ECG Library Diagnosis
Oct 8, 2024 · Isolated lateral STEMI is less common, but may be produced by occlusion of smaller branch arteries that supply the lateral wall, e.g. the first diagonal branch (D1) of the LAD, the …
Limitations of CT in Traumatic Brain Injury • LITFL • CCC
Jul 7, 2024 · OVERVIEW. limitations of CT head imaging in TBI. GENERAL LIMITATIONS. remote location, unfamiliar environment for dealing with emergencies. requires an immobile …