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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA ... cm in men [7] (Table ... Table 1: Annual ... 37:1106-1117 #Management ... #AAA #AorticAneurysm
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Table • Starvation ... Ketoacidosis (AKA ... Disorders #ketones #differential ... #diagnosis #management ... #table
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... • Should be on differential ... patient with known AAA ... compression of AAA ... bleed and known AAA
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pharmacologic Pain Management ... on steroids, on ASA ... • Neuropathic agents ... #pharmacology #agents ... internship #guide #comparison
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
- Cotton blue (aka ... preparation from culture ... fungal cell wall magenta ... fungi #fungus #comparison ... #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
ASA class If ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... and undergoing AAA ... medical and surgical management