Notes in 06 Cardiac Emergencies

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Published	10/13/2023	Initial treatment of acute coronary syndrome includes MONA (MONA greets chest pain patients at the door) - M{{c1::orphine}} - O{{c2::xygen}} - N{{c3::…
Published	10/13/2023	Which artery is associated with anteroseptal myocardial infarction?{{c1::Left anterior descending (LAD) artery}}
Published	10/13/2023	What leads show ST elevations or Q waves in an anteroseptal myocardial infarction? {{c1::V1 - V2::2}}
Published	10/13/2023	Which artery is associated with anteroapical myocardial infarction?{{c1::Distal left anterior descending (LAD) artery}}
Published	10/13/2023	What leads show ST elevations or Q waves in an anteroapical myocardial infarction? {{c1::V3 - V4::2}}
Published	10/13/2023	Which arteries may be associated with anterolateral myocardial infarction?{{c1::LAD or LCX::2}}
Published	10/13/2023	What leads show ST elevations or Q waves in an anterolateral myocardial infarction? {{c1::V5 - V6::2}}
Published	10/13/2023	Which artery is associated with lateral myocardial infarction?{{c1::Left circumflex (LCX) artery}}
Published	10/13/2023	What leads show ST elevations or Q waves in a lateral myocardial infarction? {{c1::I, aVL::2}}
Published	10/13/2023	Which artery is typically associated with inferior myocardial infarction?{{c1::Right coronary artery (RCA)}}
Published	10/13/2023	What leads show ST elevations or Q waves in an inferior myocardial infarction? {{c1::II, III, aVF::3}}
Published	10/13/2023	Which artery is associated with posterior myocardial infarction?{{c1::Posterior descending artery (PDA)}}
Published	10/13/2023	What leads show ST elevations or Q waves in a posterior myocardial infarction? {{c1::V7 - V9}}
Published	10/13/2023	There is an increased risk for {{c1::posteromedial}} papillary muscle rupture (post-MI) due to its single blood supply from the {{c2::posterior descen…
Published	10/13/2023	Cardiac tamponade may be associated with {{c1::pulsus paradoxus}}, which is a(n) {{c4::decrease}} in amplitude of systolic BP > {{c3::10}} mmHG dur…
Published	10/13/2023	In {{c2::tension}} pneumothorax, the trachea +/- mediastinum shifts {{c1::away from}} the side of collapse
Published	10/13/2023	{{c1::Tension}} pneumothorax arises when air enters the pleural space but cannot exit
Published	10/13/2023	Tension pneumothorax needs immediate needle decompression and {{c1::chest tube}} placement
Published	10/13/2023	In large pleural effusions, the trachea may deviate {{c1::away from}} the side of the lesion
Published	10/13/2023	In atelectasis, the trachea may deviate {{c1::towards}} the side of the lesion
Published	10/13/2023	Pulsus paradoxus is quantified by measuring the variation of {{c1::systolic}} pressure during expiration and inspiration
Published	10/13/2023	What leads (1) show ST elevations or Q waves in a Left Main (LCA) myocardial infarction? {{c1::aVR}}
Published	10/13/2023	A tension pneumothorax may lead to {{c1::increased}} intrathoracic pressure, leading to {{c2::decreased}} cardiac function
Published	10/13/2023	Myocardial infarct with occlusion of the {{c1::right}} coronary artery may present with bradycardia and/or heart block
Published	10/13/2023	Myocardial infarction due to occlusion of the {{c1::right}} coronary artery may present with JVD
Published	10/13/2023	{{c1::Tension}} pneumothorax may restrict venous return resulting in hypotension and {{c2::obstructive}} shock
Published	10/13/2023	{{c1::Tension pneumothorax::Respiratory}} may cause kinking of the IVC which results in a decreased {{c2::cardiac output}}
Published	10/13/2023	The only two arrhythmias that can cause sudden cardiac arrest and are shockable by an AED are {{c1::V-fib}} and {{c1::V-tach}}
Published	10/13/2023	Chest compressions should be {{c1::2-3}}in deep.
Published	10/13/2023	{{c1::30:2}} is the chest compression to breath ratio during CPR.
Published	10/13/2023	For kids, use a {{c1::30:2}} compression:breath ratio if one rescuer, and {{c1::15:2}} if two rescuers.
Published	10/13/2023	{{c1::Subendocardial::Subendocardial/Transmural}} MIs also have ST depression on ECG.
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