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What is the ACRONYM used in Differential Diagnosis and what does it stand for.
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PATCH(4) MDs Pulmonary Embolism, Acidosis pre-existing, Tension pneumothorax, Cardiac Tamponade, Hyperkalemia pre-existing, Hypokalemia, Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, MI, Drugs, and shivering
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What is the ACRONYM used in Differential Diagnosis and what does it stand for.
PATCH(4) MDs Pulmonary Embolism, Acidosis pre-existing, Tension pneumothorax, Cardiac Tamponade, Hyperkalemia pre-existing, Hypokalemia, Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, MI, Drugs, and shivering
Assess and possible Interventions for Pulmonary Embolism
Assess (no pulse with CPR and JVD) Possible Intervention (Thrombolytics, surgery)
Assess and possible Interventions for Acidosis Pre-existing
Assess(Diabetic or renal patient, ABGs) Possible Intervention (Sodium bicarbonate,hyperventilation)
Assess and possible Interventions for Tension Pneumothorax
Assess(No pulse w/ CPR, JVD, tracheal deviation) Possible Intervention(Needle thoracostomy)
Assess and possible Interventions for Cardiac Tamponade
Assess(No pulse w/ CPR, JVD, narrow pulse pressure prior to arrest) Possible Intervention (Pericardiocentesis)
Assess and possible Interventions for Hyperkalemia
Assess(Renal patient, EKG, serum K level) Possible Intervention (Sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, albuterol nebulizer, insulin or glucose, dialysis, diuresis, Kayexalate)
Assess and possible Interventions for Hypokalemia
Assess(EKG, serum K level) Intervention (Treat with great prudence after careful assessment of the cause. K can kill.)
Assess and possible Interventions for Hypovolemia
Assess(Collapsed vasculature) Possible Intervention (Fluids)
Assess and possible Interventions for Hypoxia
Assess(Airway, cyanosis, ABGs) Possible Intervention (Oxygen, ventilation)
Assess and possible Interventions for Myocardio Infarct
Assess(History, EKG) Possible Intervention (Acute Coronary Syndrome algorithm)
Assess and possible Interventions for Drugs
Assess(Medications, illicit drug use, toxins) Possible Intervention (Treat accordingly)
Assess and possible Interventions for Shivering
Assess(Core temperature) Possible Intervention (Hypothermia Algorithm)
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