ACLS Differential Diagnosis Table---PATCH(4)MDS---
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P) pulmonary embolism | No pulse w/ CPR, JVD | Thrombolytics, surgery
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A) acidosis (preexisting) | Diabetic/ renal patient | Sodium Bicarbonate, hyperventilation
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T) tension pneumothorax | No pulse w/ CPR, JVD, tracheal deviation | Needle thoracostomy
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C) cardiac tamponade | No pulse w/ CPR, JVD, narrow pulse pressure prior to arrest | Pericardiocentesis
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H) hyperkalemia (preexisting) | Renal patient, EKG, serum K level | Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium chloride, albuterol nebulizer, insulin/ glucose, dialysis, diuesis, Kayexalate
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H) hypokalemia | EKG, serum K level | Treat w/ great prudence after careful assessment of the cause. "K can kill."
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H) hypovloemia | Collapsed vasculature | Fluids
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H) hypoxia | Airway, cyanosis | Oxygen, ventilation
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M) myocardial infarct | History, EKG | Acute Coronary Syndrome algorithm
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D) drugs | Medications, illicit drug use, toxins | Treat accordingly
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S) shivering | core temperature | Hypothermia Algorithm
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