Chest pain
Figure 6.1 Transthoracic echocardiography Management: Patients should be admitted to the ICU for at least 24 hours of observation. An ECG should be obtained in most patients. Invasive hemodynamic monitoring,…
Heart failure
High rate (90–100), especially SHF if not ischemic Low SVR: 1. Phenylephrine 2. Norepinephrine 3. Vasopressin 4. Methylene blue High preload: 1. Loop diuretic 2. Nitroglycerin 3. Inodilators (dobutamine, isoproterenol,…
Hypoxia
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Wheezing and stridor
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Dysrhythmia
Figure 5.1 Decision tree. The initial assessment of the dysrhythmia patient should include pulse, blood pressure, peripheral perfusion demonstrated by capillary refill, and any indication of impaired organ perfusion, such…
