If you, like me, have never internalised the whole ‘Hi I See…’/HIS thing for areas of the heart…
We interrupt our schedule for an extra A-E post today as we really wanted to share this one. If you, like me, have never internalised the whole HISS thing for areas of the heart and are fed up with people telling you it's easy, or to visualise it, STOP trying. Keep it simple. People think this is simple but it is only for them. Instead, think about where you apply the ECG leads.
Dig a Little Into the Research on Caffeine and Hypertension and You’ll Notice It’s a Bit of a Minefield
Let's have a look at the research. Some recent research might have finally answered the question - does caffeine effect the risk of hypertension?
Revision Notes: Narrow-Complex Tachycardias – Features
Have a closer look at the notes in the PDF attachment:
Beta Blockers: What Do They Do, And Why Give Them Long-Term Post-MI?
Read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10497890/
Rhabdomyolysis: Presentation, Diagnosis, Treatment, Causes, Prognosis.
Want to understand a little more about rhabdomyolysis. Here are 8 key points, all referenced, with lots more info due soon in quick refresher posts.
The Decompensating Child: Blood Pressure Ranges to Watch
Why is it important to measure the blood pressure in an unwell child? What defines hypotension in a child? Have a quick refresher here.
Methods of ECG Interpretation
There are so many different recommendations of ECG Interpretation. Some books have 5 steps, some 6, some 9, some 11. Below, I have listed a few common ones in the hope of highlighting the differences - and the similarities. Do you have a preference? Have you spotted more methods? Add them in the comments and let us know which one you prefer.
ECG Concepts: The Importance of Time and Direction
Pattern recognition can only go so far. Understanding how the underlying physiology relates with what is shown on the ECG is key to unlocking a deeper ability of ECG interpretation. Read more...
Recommended Content: Cardiac Action Potential, Explained with Dominoes
If you, like me, struggle to understand the action potential, here is a great video from UBC Medicine, which explains the concept with dominoes. Check it out below.