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X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
interpret them in clinical ... UltraSound (POCUS) to CT ... considerations for high-risk ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #ChestXRay #KUB
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
mSv 1/14th CXRs 2- ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... Comparison #Table #Risks ... #Testing #Study ... #Peds #Pediatrics
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
2 mSv 8 months ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... Comparison #Table #Risks ... #Testing #Study ... #Peds #Pediatrics
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... equivocal • CT ... • KUB ↓↓Sens ... - consider if 2 ... #management #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... surgery Stress Testing ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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and Management ... Egypt, sub-Saharan ... Risk Factors: ... routine O&P • Clinical ... #management #treatment
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • DM risk ... Inoculum 2. ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... seen • Chest CT ... #treatment #diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ptosis, diplopia 2. ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... - Peek sign 2. ... Imaging - CT Chest ... #management #neurology
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
sharp/stabbing 2. ... Assess for high risk ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... thrombosis Testing ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... #management #neurology