Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine Pearls Pearls Steven M. Hochman, MD FACEP Steven M. Hochman, MD FACEP Dept of Emergency Medicine Dept of Emergency Medicine St. Joseph’s Regional Med St. Joseph’s Regional Med Center Center October 28, 2009 October 28, 2009
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Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine PearlsPearls
Steven M. Hochman, MD FACEPSteven M. Hochman, MD FACEPDept of Emergency MedicineDept of Emergency Medicine
St. Joseph’s Regional Med CenterSt. Joseph’s Regional Med CenterOctober 28, 2009October 28, 2009
DisclaimerDisclaimer Any similarity between the information in this Any similarity between the information in this
lecture and any material published by the lecture and any material published by the American Board of Osteopathic Emergency American Board of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine is entirely coincidentalMedicine is entirely coincidental
Emergency medicine is in the public domain, Emergency medicine is in the public domain, and the dissemination of accurate, relevant and and the dissemination of accurate, relevant and up-to-date information about the evaluation and up-to-date information about the evaluation and care of emergency patients is in the best care of emergency patients is in the best interests of the medical community as well as interests of the medical community as well as the general publicthe general public
Part IPart IMnemonic ManiaMnemonic Mania
Altered Mental Status DDxAltered Mental Status DDx
Alcohol, other drugsAlcohol, other drugs AA Endo/exocrine, electrolytesEndo/exocrine, electrolytes EE Insulin (DM)Insulin (DM) II Oxygen (low), opiatesOxygen (low), opiates OO UremiaUremia UU Trauma, temperatureTrauma, temperature TT InfectionInfection II PsychiatricPsychiatric PP Space occupying lesions, stroke, shockSpace occupying lesions, stroke, shock SS
Fires, propane, home heating (kerosine), Fires, propane, home heating (kerosine), engine exhaust (rare)engine exhaust (rare)
Extremes of age, pregnancy (FETUS), Extremes of age, pregnancy (FETUS), CAD/pulmonary diseaseCAD/pulmonary disease
CNS and CV systems most affectedCNS and CV systems most affectedCOHb level—Nl 1-2%, smokers 5-10%COHb level—Nl 1-2%, smokers 5-10%Levels correspond poorly to SxLevels correspond poorly to Sx
CO TreatmentCO Treatment
EliminationEliminationRoom air 21%Room air 21% 2-7 hrs (mean 4 hrs)2-7 hrs (mean 4 hrs)100% 1 Atm100% 1 Atm 90 min90 min100% 3 Atm100% 3 Atm 23 min23 min
HBO—indicationsHBO—indicationsEnd organ damage—LOC, coma, Sz, End organ damage—LOC, coma, Sz,
persistent Sxpersistent SxCoHb >25% or >15% in pregnancyCoHb >25% or >15% in pregnancyAbnl neuro exam, dysrhythmia, poor SaO2Abnl neuro exam, dysrhythmia, poor SaO2
Gastric LavageGastric Lavage
Ingestions potentially fatal or worsoning Ingestions potentially fatal or worsoning vital signs or MSvital signs or MS
TCA’s, CCB’s, LiTCA’s, CCB’s, LiPreferably within 1 hourPreferably within 1 hourProtect airway, L lateral decub positionProtect airway, L lateral decub positionAdults 36-40 French, Peds 22-24+ FrenchAdults 36-40 French, Peds 22-24+ French
Gastric LavageGastric Lavage
ContraindicationsContraindications Caustic ingestionsCaustic ingestions Large FB’s, sharp objectsLarge FB’s, sharp objects Inability to protect airwayInability to protect airway Drug not accessible in stomachDrug not accessible in stomach
Rule of 140Rule of 140Toxic dose 140 mg/kg Toxic dose 140 mg/kg 70 kg = 9.8 gms = 20 ES Tylenol70 kg = 9.8 gms = 20 ES Tylenol
Acetaminophen OverdoseAcetaminophen Overdose
Rule of 140Rule of 140Toxic level 140 mcg/ml (really 150) at 4 Toxic level 140 mcg/ml (really 150) at 4
hourshoursRumack-Matthew nomogram, single Rumack-Matthew nomogram, single
ingestion at known timeingestion at known time
Acetaminophen OverdoseAcetaminophen Overdose
Rule of 140Rule of 140Initial dose NAC 140 mg/kg poInitial dose NAC 140 mg/kg poThen 70 mg/kg q 4hrs X 17 dosesThen 70 mg/kg q 4hrs X 17 dosesOff label: 100 mg IV X3 doses over 20 Off label: 100 mg IV X3 doses over 20
hrshrs
Acetaminophen OverdoseAcetaminophen Overdose
Rule of 140Rule of 140Alternative: Acetadote 150 mg/kg IV Alternative: Acetadote 150 mg/kg IV
over 1 hour over 1 hour 2 more doses over next 20 hrs2 more doses over next 20 hrs
Acetaminophen OverdoseAcetaminophen Overdose
APAP, ASA level on all suicide attempt ptsAPAP, ASA level on all suicide attempt pts1/500 +tox level APAP without h/o APAP 1/500 +tox level APAP without h/o APAP
ingestioningestionGive AC to all; NAC if indicated (within Give AC to all; NAC if indicated (within
Gastric lavage – only for coingestantsGastric lavage – only for coingestants
Acetaminophen OverdoseAcetaminophen Overdose
If potential toxicityIf potential toxicityLFT’s (AST, INR, Biliruben)LFT’s (AST, INR, Biliruben)Electrolytes, renal function studiesElectrolytes, renal function studies
New IV formulation: AcetadoteNew IV formulation: Acetadote21 hr protocol21 hr protocolCan use oral form IV ($18 vs. $416) – no Can use oral form IV ($18 vs. $416) – no
good datagood data
TCA OverdoseTCA Overdose -yline and -amine (nortriptyline,imipramine)-yline and -amine (nortriptyline,imipramine) Amitriptyline (Elavil)Amitriptyline (Elavil) Block reuptake of NE, DA, Seratonin at central Block reuptake of NE, DA, Seratonin at central
EKG: Wide complex dysrhythmiasEKG: Wide complex dysrhythmiasSinus tachycardiaSinus tachycardiaTerminal 40 ms R axis deviation (Big R in Terminal 40 ms R axis deviation (Big R in
aVR and Big S in aVL)aVR and Big S in aVL)
TCA OverdoseTCA Overdose
EKG as screening toolEKG as screening toolQRS <100 ms – no significant toxicityQRS <100 ms – no significant toxicityQRS >100 ms – 1/3 had seizuresQRS >100 ms – 1/3 had seizuresQRS >160 ms – ½ had ventricular QRS >160 ms – ½ had ventricular
dysrhythmiasdysrhythmias
TCA OverdoseTCA Overdose
TreatmentTreatmentOrogastric lavage if timelyOrogastric lavage if timelyAC 1 gm/kgAC 1 gm/kgMDAC ½ dose q2 hrs X1-2MDAC ½ dose q2 hrs X1-2Ativan, Valium for seizuresAtivan, Valium for seizuresNaHCO3 for dysrhythmias – 1-2 amps (Peds: NaHCO3 for dysrhythmias – 1-2 amps (Peds:
Post column, spinothalamic involvementPost column, spinothalamic involvementUrinary Sx, constipation, sexual Urinary Sx, constipation, sexual
dysfunctiondysfunctionLhermitte’s sign – electric shock on flexion Lhermitte’s sign – electric shock on flexion
of neckof neck
What’s the Diagnosis?What’s the Diagnosis?
48 yo male, h/o lumbar disc disease48 yo male, h/o lumbar disc diseaseLower back pain, radiating down posterior Lower back pain, radiating down posterior
thighsthighsUrinary incontinenceUrinary incontinenceB/L numbness of feetB/L numbness of feetProgressive difficulty ambulatingProgressive difficulty ambulatingSx started 2 hours ago Sx started 2 hours ago
Cauda Equina SyndromeCauda Equina Syndrome
Compression of lumbar-sacral nerve rootsCompression of lumbar-sacral nerve rootsBelow conus medularis (L1-L2)Below conus medularis (L1-L2)
Disc herniation most common causeDisc herniation most common causeAlso: trauma, mass effect from tumor, Also: trauma, mass effect from tumor,
Sudden painless monocular vision lossSudden painless monocular vision lossPE: Afferent pupil defectPE: Afferent pupil defectFundoscopic: pale retina, cherry red spot Fundoscopic: pale retina, cherry red spot
at foveaat fovea
Opthalmology IIOpthalmology II
Sudden painless monocular vision lossSudden painless monocular vision lossPE: Afferent pupil defectPE: Afferent pupil defectFundoscopic: pale retina, cherry red spot Fundoscopic: pale retina, cherry red spot
at foveaat foveaCENTRAL RETINAL ARTERY CENTRAL RETINAL ARTERY
OCCLUSIONOCCLUSIONTX: Intermittant digital massageTX: Intermittant digital massageOPTHO CONSULT (paracentesis of OPTHO CONSULT (paracentesis of
anterior chamber) anterior chamber)
Opthalmology IIIOpthalmology III
Sudden painless monocular vision lossSudden painless monocular vision lossLess severe than last caseLess severe than last caseFund: Blood and thunder retina (retinal Fund: Blood and thunder retina (retinal
Sudden painless monocular vision lossSudden painless monocular vision lossLess severe than last caseLess severe than last caseBlood and thunder retina (retinal Blood and thunder retina (retinal
hemorrhages, tortuous retinal veins)hemorrhages, tortuous retinal veins)CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSIONCENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSIONRF’s: DM, HTN, hyperviscosityRF’s: DM, HTN, hyperviscosityRefer to Optho – confirm Dx and monitor Refer to Optho – confirm Dx and monitor
complications; Tx: most ineffectivecomplications; Tx: most ineffective
Opthalmology IVOpthalmology IV
Pt entered movie theater, then c/o eye Pt entered movie theater, then c/o eye pain, N/V, blurred vision, “halos” around pain, N/V, blurred vision, “halos” around lightslights
PE: Fixed, mid-dilated NR pupil, scleral PE: Fixed, mid-dilated NR pupil, scleral injection, injection, hazy corneahazy cornea
Opthalmology IVOpthalmology IV
Pt entered movie theater, then c/o eye Pt entered movie theater, then c/o eye pain, N/V, blurred vision, “halos” around pain, N/V, blurred vision, “halos” around lightslights
Fixed, mid-dilated NR pupil, scleral Fixed, mid-dilated NR pupil, scleral injection, hazy corneainjection, hazy cornea
2-5 days after birth2-5 days after birthGONONORRHEAL CONJUNCTIVITISGONONORRHEAL CONJUNCTIVITISAggressive, can ulcerate/perforate cornea Aggressive, can ulcerate/perforate cornea
2-5 days after birth2-5 days after birthGONONORRHEAL CONJUNCTIVITISGONONORRHEAL CONJUNCTIVITISAggressive, can ulcerate/perforate cornea Aggressive, can ulcerate/perforate cornea
in hrs/daysin hrs/daysTX: Topical erythro, IV ceftriaxone, TX: Topical erythro, IV ceftriaxone,
5-14 days after birth5-14 days after birthCHLAMYDIA CONJUNCTIVITISCHLAMYDIA CONJUNCTIVITISLeading cause of preventable blindness Leading cause of preventable blindness
worldwideworldwideMost common of last three; assoc Most common of last three; assoc
5-14 days after birth5-14 days after birthCHLAMYDIA CONJUNCTIVITISCHLAMYDIA CONJUNCTIVITISLeading cause of preventable blindness Leading cause of preventable blindness
worldwideworldwideMost common; assoc nasopharyngitisMost common; assoc nasopharyngitisTX: Oral and topical erythromycinTX: Oral and topical erythromycin
Opthalmology IXOpthalmology IX
Painless vision loss, spider webs across Painless vision loss, spider webs across visual field, curtain coming downvisual field, curtain coming down
58 yo female, sudden monocular vision 58 yo female, sudden monocular vision loss, ipselateral headacheloss, ipselateral headache
PE: AFD; Fund: pale swollen optic discPE: AFD; Fund: pale swollen optic disc
Opthalmology XOpthalmology X
58 yo female, sudden monocular vision 58 yo female, sudden monocular vision loss, ipselateral headacheloss, ipselateral headache
PE: AFD; Fund: pale swollen optic discPE: AFD; Fund: pale swollen optic discTEMPORAL ARTERITISTEMPORAL ARTERITISVasculitis med-large arteries, can cause Vasculitis med-large arteries, can cause
optic nerve infarctionoptic nerve infarctionF>M, 50+ yoF>M, 50+ yo
Opthalmology XOpthalmology X
TX: IV methylprednisolone, Optho/IM TX: IV methylprednisolone, Optho/IM consultconsult
DX: Temporal artery biopsyDX: Temporal artery biopsyDO NOT DELAY TX PENDING DO NOT DELAY TX PENDING
DEFINITIVE DXDEFINITIVE DX
Most Common…Most Common…
Most Common:Most Common:
Metabolic abnormality in newborns:Metabolic abnormality in newborns:
Most Common:Most Common:
Metabolic abnormality in newborns:Metabolic abnormality in newborns:HypoglycemiaHypoglycemia
Most Common:Most Common:
Metabolic abnormality in newborns:Metabolic abnormality in newborns:HypoglycemiaHypoglycemia
Rhythm in pediatric cardiac arrest:Rhythm in pediatric cardiac arrest:
Most Common:Most Common:
Metabolic abnormality in newborns:Metabolic abnormality in newborns:HypoglycemiaHypoglycemia
Rhythm in pediatric cardiac arrest:Rhythm in pediatric cardiac arrest:BradycardiasBradycardias
Most Common:Most Common:
Metabolic abnormality in newborns:Metabolic abnormality in newborns:HypoglycemiaHypoglycemia
Rhythm in pediatric cardiac arrest:Rhythm in pediatric cardiac arrest:BradycardiasBradycardias
Site in pediatric esophagus where foreign Site in pediatric esophagus where foreign bodies trapped:bodies trapped:
Most Common:Most Common:
Metabolic abnormality in newborns:Metabolic abnormality in newborns:HypoglycemiaHypoglycemia
Rhythm in pediatric cardiac arrest:Rhythm in pediatric cardiac arrest:BradycardiasBradycardias
Site in pediatric esophagus where foreign Site in pediatric esophagus where foreign bodies trapped:bodies trapped:Cricopharngeal narrowing (C6)Cricopharngeal narrowing (C6)
Most Common:Most Common:
Cause of syncope during normal Cause of syncope during normal pregnancy:pregnancy:
Most Common:Most Common:
Cause of syncope during normal Cause of syncope during normal pregnancy:pregnancy:VasovagalVasovagal
Most Common:Most Common:
Cause of syncope during normal Cause of syncope during normal pregnancy:pregnancy:VasovagalVasovagal
Cause of maternal death in 1Cause of maternal death in 1stst trimester: trimester:
Most Common:Most Common:
Cause of syncope during normal Cause of syncope during normal pregnancy:pregnancy:VasovagalVasovagal
Cause of maternal death in 1Cause of maternal death in 1stst trimester: trimester:Ectopic pregnancy (1.5% of all pregnancies)Ectopic pregnancy (1.5% of all pregnancies)
Most Common:Most Common:
Cause of syncope during normal Cause of syncope during normal pregnancy:pregnancy:VasovagalVasovagal
Cause of maternal death in 1Cause of maternal death in 1stst trimester: trimester:Ectopic pregnancy (1.5% of all pregnancies)Ectopic pregnancy (1.5% of all pregnancies)
Medical cause of death in pregnant Medical cause of death in pregnant women (overall):women (overall):
Most Common:Most Common:
Cause of syncope during normal Cause of syncope during normal pregnancy:pregnancy:VasovagalVasovagal
Cause of maternal death in 1Cause of maternal death in 1stst trimester: trimester:Ectopic pregnancy (1.5% of all pregnancies)Ectopic pregnancy (1.5% of all pregnancies)
Medical cause of death in pregnant Medical cause of death in pregnant women (overall):women (overall):Pulmonary embolismPulmonary embolism
Most Common:Most Common:
Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:
Most Common:Most Common:
Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Aortic stenosisAortic stenosis
Most Common:Most Common:
Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Aortic stenosisAortic stenosis
Valvular heart disease in industrialized Valvular heart disease in industrialized countries:countries:
Most Common:Most Common:
Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Aortic stenosisAortic stenosis
Valvular heart disease in industrialized Valvular heart disease in industrialized countries:countries:Mitral valve prolapse (3% of population)Mitral valve prolapse (3% of population)
Most Common:Most Common:
Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Aortic stenosisAortic stenosis
Valvular heart disease in industrialized Valvular heart disease in industrialized countries:countries:Mitral valve prolapse (3% of population)Mitral valve prolapse (3% of population)
Presenting symptom of L heart failure, MS, Presenting symptom of L heart failure, MS, AI, all other acute valvular disorders:AI, all other acute valvular disorders:
Most Common:Most Common:
Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Obstructive cardiac lesion in the elderly:Aortic stenosisAortic stenosis
Valvular heart disease in industrialized Valvular heart disease in industrialized countries:countries:Mitral valve prolapse (3% of population)Mitral valve prolapse (3% of population)
Presenting symptom of L heart failure, MS, Presenting symptom of L heart failure, MS, AI, all other acute valvular disorders:AI, all other acute valvular disorders:Dyspnea, especially on exertionDyspnea, especially on exertion
Most Common:Most Common:
Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:
Most Common:Most Common:
Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Widened mediastinumWidened mediastinum
Most Common:Most Common:
Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Widened mediastinumWidened mediastinum
Top three cardiovascular diseases in US, Top three cardiovascular diseases in US, in order:in order:
Most Common:Most Common:
Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Widened mediastinumWidened mediastinum
Top three cardiovascular diseases in US, Top three cardiovascular diseases in US, in order:in order: (1) Ischemic HD (2) Hypertension (3) (1) Ischemic HD (2) Hypertension (3)
Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Widened mediastinumWidened mediastinum
Top three cardiovascular diseases in US, Top three cardiovascular diseases in US, in order:in order: (1) Ischemic HD (2) Hypertension (3) (1) Ischemic HD (2) Hypertension (3)
Cardiomyopathies (all combined)Cardiomyopathies (all combined)Symptom of acute pericarditis:Symptom of acute pericarditis:
Most Common:Most Common:
Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Radiographic finding in aortic dissection:Widened mediastinumWidened mediastinum
Top three cardiovascular diseases in US, Top three cardiovascular diseases in US, in order:in order: (1) Ischemic HD (2) Hypertension (3) (1) Ischemic HD (2) Hypertension (3)
Cardiomyopathies (all combined)Cardiomyopathies (all combined)Symptom of acute pericarditis:Symptom of acute pericarditis:
Precordial or SS CP, described as sharp or Precordial or SS CP, described as sharp or stabbingstabbing
Most Common:Most Common:
Physical finding in acute pericarditis:Physical finding in acute pericarditis:
Most Common:Most Common:
Physical finding in acute pericarditis:Physical finding in acute pericarditis:Pericardial friction rub (??)Pericardial friction rub (??)
Cause of acute arterial occlusion in limb:Cause of acute arterial occlusion in limb:
Most Common:Most Common:
Physical finding in acute pericarditis:Physical finding in acute pericarditis:Pericardial friction rub (??)Pericardial friction rub (??)
Cause of acute arterial occlusion in limb:Cause of acute arterial occlusion in limb:Embolus (80-90% originate in heart)Embolus (80-90% originate in heart)
Most Common:Most Common:
Physical finding in acute pericarditis:Physical finding in acute pericarditis:Pericardial friction rub (??)Pericardial friction rub (??)
Cause of acute arterial occlusion in limb:Cause of acute arterial occlusion in limb:Embolus (80-90% originate in heart)Embolus (80-90% originate in heart)
Most common infection and 5Most common infection and 5thth leading leading COD in elderly:COD in elderly:
Most Common:Most Common:
Physical finding in acute pericarditis:Physical finding in acute pericarditis:Pericardial friction rub (??)Pericardial friction rub (??)
Cause of acute arterial occlusion in limb:Cause of acute arterial occlusion in limb:Embolus (80-90% originate in heart)Embolus (80-90% originate in heart)
Most common infection and 5Most common infection and 5thth leading leading COD in elderly:COD in elderly:PneumoniaPneumonia
Most Common:Most Common:
Viral agent implicated in post-transplant Viral agent implicated in post-transplant pulmonary infection:pulmonary infection:
Most Common:Most Common:
Viral agent implicated in post-transplant Viral agent implicated in post-transplant pulmonary infection:pulmonary infection:CytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus
Most Common:Most Common:
Viral agent implicated in post-transplant Viral agent implicated in post-transplant pulmonary infection:pulmonary infection:CytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus
Cause of abdominal pain in adults Cause of abdominal pain in adults presenting to ED:presenting to ED:
Most Common:Most Common:
Viral agent implicated in post-transplant Viral agent implicated in post-transplant pulmonary infection:pulmonary infection:CytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus
Cause of abdominal pain in adults Cause of abdominal pain in adults presenting to ED:presenting to ED:Nonspecific abdominal painNonspecific abdominal pain
Most Common:Most Common:
Viral agent implicated in post-transplant Viral agent implicated in post-transplant pulmonary infection:pulmonary infection:CytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus
Cause of abdominal pain in adults Cause of abdominal pain in adults presenting to ED:presenting to ED:Nonspecific abdominal painNonspecific abdominal pain
GI diagnosis in ED patients above age 50:GI diagnosis in ED patients above age 50:
Most Common:Most Common:
Viral agent implicated in post-transplant Viral agent implicated in post-transplant pulmonary infection:pulmonary infection:CytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus
Cause of abdominal pain in adults Cause of abdominal pain in adults presenting to ED:presenting to ED:Nonspecific abdominal painNonspecific abdominal pain
GI diagnosis in ED patients above age 50:GI diagnosis in ED patients above age 50:Biliary tract diseaseBiliary tract disease
Most Common:Most Common:
Surgical emergency in older patients with Surgical emergency in older patients with abdominal pain:abdominal pain:
Most Common:Most Common:
Surgical emergency in older patients with Surgical emergency in older patients with abdominal pain:abdominal pain:Acute cholecystitisAcute cholecystitis
Most Common:Most Common:
Surgical emergency in older patients with Surgical emergency in older patients with abdominal pain:abdominal pain:Acute cholecystitisAcute cholecystitis
Symptom of abdominal aortic aneurism:Symptom of abdominal aortic aneurism:
Most Common:Most Common:
Surgical emergency in older patients with Surgical emergency in older patients with abdominal pain:abdominal pain:Acute cholecystitisAcute cholecystitis
Symptom of abdominal aortic aneurism:Symptom of abdominal aortic aneurism:Abdominal painAbdominal pain
Most Common:Most Common:
Surgical emergency in older patients with Surgical emergency in older patients with abdominal pain:abdominal pain:Acute cholecystitisAcute cholecystitis
Symptom of abdominal aortic aneurism:Symptom of abdominal aortic aneurism:Abdominal painAbdominal pain
Diagnostic mistake in patients with AAA:Diagnostic mistake in patients with AAA:
Most Common:Most Common:
Surgical emergency in older patients with Surgical emergency in older patients with abdominal pain:abdominal pain:Acute cholecystitisAcute cholecystitis
Symptom of abdominal aortic aneurism:Symptom of abdominal aortic aneurism:Abdominal painAbdominal pain
Diagnostic mistake in patients with AAA:Diagnostic mistake in patients with AAA:Diagnosing renal colic in these ptsDiagnosing renal colic in these pts
Most Common:Most Common:
Rhythm disturbance in PE:Rhythm disturbance in PE:
Most Common:Most Common:
Rhythm disturbance in PE:Rhythm disturbance in PE:Sinus tachycardia (on Boards pts: S1Q3T3)Sinus tachycardia (on Boards pts: S1Q3T3)
Most Common:Most Common:
Rhythm disturbance in PE:Rhythm disturbance in PE:Sinus tachycardia (on Boards pts: S1Q3T3)Sinus tachycardia (on Boards pts: S1Q3T3)
ECG abnormality in PE:ECG abnormality in PE:
Most Common:Most Common:
Rhythm disturbance in PE:Rhythm disturbance in PE:Sinus tachycardia (on Boards pts: S1Q3T3)Sinus tachycardia (on Boards pts: S1Q3T3)
ECG abnormality in PE:ECG abnormality in PE:Non-specific ST-T wave changesNon-specific ST-T wave changes
Most Common:Most Common:
Rhythm disturbance in PE:Rhythm disturbance in PE:Sinus tachycardia (on Boards pts: S1Q3T3)Sinus tachycardia (on Boards pts: S1Q3T3)
ECG abnormality in PE:ECG abnormality in PE:Non-specific ST-T wave changesNon-specific ST-T wave changes
CXR abnormality in PE:CXR abnormality in PE:
Most Common:Most Common:
Rhythm disturbance in PE:Rhythm disturbance in PE:Sinus tachycardia (on Boards pts: S1Q3T3)Sinus tachycardia (on Boards pts: S1Q3T3)
ECG abnormality in PE:ECG abnormality in PE:Non-specific ST-T wave changesNon-specific ST-T wave changes
CXR abnormality in PE:CXR abnormality in PE: Infiltrate or atelectasis (50%), Elevated Infiltrate or atelectasis (50%), Elevated