labeling EKG
“1. This EKG was seen and interpreted by me”
import below
CO2 and anion gap
Almost always commented on together when abnormal. (if normal, ignore)
elevated LFT’s
use parenthesis to indicate which ones are elevated.
ask for critical care time if…
there is serial troponin
when does a patient not qualify for perc?
when they don’t fit in any one of all of the criteria
What do you use instead of perc?
.WELLSPESCORE
Flush vs. fluids
flush is not medication but fluids are.
O2 saturation levels:
normal: 96%
adequate: 91-95%
hypoxia: 90% or below