Serial ECGs if you see...
-Hyperacute Ts in Symptomatic Pts
-STD in aVL in Symptomatic Pts
Sgarbossa & Modified Criteria
A = Concordant STE ≥1mm in any lead
B = Concordant STD ≥ 1mm in V1, V2, or V3
C = Discordant STE ≥5mm (Less Specific)
Modified = ST Deviation > 25% of size of S Wave
Ddx for STE in aVR (WITH STD in Other Leads)
-ACS: LMCA, Triple Vessel Dz, & Prox LAD Dz
-Any other Causes of Global Cardiac Ischemia
-Massive PE
-LVH with Strain
-LBBB, Pacers
-SVTs (Esp AVRT)
-Severe HypoK+
-Sodium Channel Pathology (TCAs, HyperK+, Brugada, etc)
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The American College of Gastroenterology 2012 guidelines state NGL is not required in pts with UGIB for diagnosis, prognosis, visualization, or therapeutic effect
Cruising the Literature: Updates in GI Emergencies at #ACEP21
-CODA: Abx 1st vs Surgery 1st for Appendicitis
-HALT-IT: TXA for GIBs
-Timing of Endoscopy in GIBs
-Topical Capsaicin Cream for Cannaboid Hyperemesis
-Inhaled Isopropyl Alcohol for N/V
-Abx non-inferior to surgery BUT...
-Appendectomy in 30% by 90d
-3x more ED visits
-2x more complications
-Appendicoliths higher risk for complications
-Focus on Task Zero NOT Inbox Zero
-Email for me falls into 4 categories:
1 Actionable item (>5min to accomplish)->Task manager
2 Junk->Delete
3 Reference->Evernote
4 Quick action (<5min to accomplish)->Answer right then
Goal isn't zero emails but zero tasks in ur email
Time Management
-Schedule things into your calendar
-Review your calendar the night before for next day
-Review your calendar Sunday night for upcoming week
-Make sure you schedule downtime for yourself
Fully Vaccinated is ≥2weeks after 2nd dose of Moderna/Pfizer
Fully Vaccinated is ≥2weeks after 1 dose of J&J
Fully vaccinated ppl can:
-Visit w/other fully vaccinated ppl w/o wearing masks/physical distancing
-Visit w/unvaccinated ppl from single household who are low risk for severe COVID19 dz w/o wearing masks/physical distancing
-No need for quarantine & testing if asymptomatic
-Admitted pts = weight based prophylaxis (unless contraindications)
-IMV = therapeutic anticoagulation
-Intermediate dosing has ZERO evidence base
-Thrombolysis --> Only if other indication (i.e. MI, PE, CVA)
-Will not work on everyone
-Longer duration is better than shorter duration
-Pts require frequent assessments as they can become prone and O2 dependent (DO NOT ADMIT to Regular Floor)
Expedited thirst for info & rapidity of pandemic lead to abbreviated peer review, publication of unvalidated data, retraction, and dissemination through press release
When to change = multidisciplinary discussion to set standard care at each institution
N95 Decontamination and Reuse
Make sure technique kills virus BUT doesn't affect filtration or fit
Best options: Vaporized H202, UV Light 260 - 285nm, or Time based strategy
2nd Best options: Autoclave 121C or Dry Heat 70C
Not an Option: 70% Ethanol