Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

What is the initial imaging for acute heart failure? _____

De novo heart failure (acute) is most commonly precipitated because of _____

Spot diagnosis = _____ [https://youtu.be/TvcU-WPrRkI?si=6F6ys4M2b0bQkSQA]

What is the likely diagnosis in a child that presents with fever and signs of heart failure after several days of a URI (runny nose and nasal congestion)? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

Acute decompensated heart failure is most commonly precipitated because of _____

If vagal manoeuvres fail, treat stable SVT with _____

Hint: route; drug; dose

If transcutaneous pacing fails in bradyarrhythmia resuscitation, then attempt _____

Ventricular fibrillation is incompatible with life and requires immediate _____

Treat stable atrial fibrillation with _____

Hint: 2-fold

What are the life threatening features in bradyarrhythmia resuscitation? _____