Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Vasovagal syncopes are initially examined with _____

Hint: obs

CXR is indicated in all heart failure, but is especially useful in _____ heart failure

A patient with accelerated (malignant) hypertension or life threatening symptoms should be _____

Hint: next step

Myocardial infarction-induced acute left ventricular failure can result in rapid onset _____ and acute pulmonary oedema

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 heart failure often presents with a _____ or blood-tinged cough

Acute _____ heart failure occurs for the first time often precipitated by ACS, hypertension, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies

What is the initial imaging for acute heart failure? _____

What position should patients be with acute heart failure? _____

Oxygen target saturations for acute heart failure are _____-98%