ECG Case 087
36yr old male presented to the Emergency Department with a non-cardiac issue but an ECG was performed due to a pre-existing cardiac history. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG
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Macintosh laryngoscope
The Macintosh laryngoscope has a curved blade which allows exposure of the larynx by positioning the tip in the vallecula, anterior to the epiglottis, lifting it out of view. Designed 1943 by Sir Robert Reynolds Macintosh (1897–1989) New Zealand Anaesthetist.
Edward Janeway
Edward Gamaliel Janeway (1841-1911); American physician and pathologist; Janeway lesions in endocarditis; led public health reforms
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ICE 014: Pleuritic Pain
A 24 year old woman presents to ED with a 12 hour history of shortness of breath and left sided pleuritic chest pain. She has no significant past medical history and is on no regular medications. Her vital signs are normal.
ECG Case 086
70 yr old male who presented with general lethargy and postural dizziness. He has a collapse the evening prior and recently had a diarrhoeal illness. His medications include warfarin, metoprolol, frusemide, allopurinol, colchicine and digoxin. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG
Lung collapse Case 1
This patient suffered right sided chest trauma with a rib fracture, tension pneumothorax and extensive surgical emphysema. Then became more SOB after treatment with ICC
Pneumothorax Case 1
A 20 year old man presents with shortness of breath and pleuritic chest pain. What does this ultrasound show?
CICM SAQ 2011.1 Q12
List the major biochemical abnormalities that are usually associated with the following conditions:
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ICE 013: Marathon runner develops chest pain
A 36 year old man has just completed a marathon. He develops chest heaviness, shortness of breath, nausea and feels dizzy and faint. He has no known past medical history and considers himself to be in excellent health, regularly competing in long distance running events.