Defibrillate first in ventricular tachycardia (VT) or ventricular fibrillation (VF) Russell Cross MD What to Do – Take Action There are distinct differences in the causes of cardiopulmonary arrest between…
Wheezing infants may have asthma, but be alert for heart failure as well Russell Cross MD What to Do – Interpret the Data Wheezes are coarse whistling sounds generated by…
Know how to characterize the second heart sound (S2) because it may be pathologic Russell Cross MD What to Do – Interpret the Data The S2 should be considered as…
Know the therapeutic uses for nitric oxide (NO) Russell Cross MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data NO was first identified as an endogenous endothelial-derived vasodilator in 1987, and…
Identify atrial flutter in children, it is one of the most commonly missed tachycardias Russell Cross MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Atrial flutter is an uncommon arrhythmia…
Do not ignore regurgitant murmurs, they are pathologic Russell Cross MD What to Do – Take Action There are many ways to classify murmurs that can aid in determining whether…
Do not forget to prescribe prophylaxis against endocarditis for patients with heart disease Sarika Joshi MD What to Do – Take Action Antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with certain types of…
Remember to think broadly about the differential diagnosis of syncope in children Anjali Subbaswamy MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Syncope/Long QT Syncope is a loss of consciousness…
Know that the first urinary abnormality in children with collagen vascular disorders is hematuria, although it may present with proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome Sophia Smith MD What to Do –…
Know the important differences between rheumatic diseases and how to recognize and make an appropriate diagnosis Nailah Coleman MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Rheumatic diseases include both…
