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Needles and Suture Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Needles come in many shapes and cutting edges for
Surgical Instruments ... edges for various applications ... Needle Types - Needles ... depending on the application ... #surgery #instruments
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
and COPD The diagnosis ... initially requires an evaluation ... identification of the type ... Overlap #FirstLine #Differences ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic ... Evaluation Algorithm ... determine the type ... #Workup #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #Sodium
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... disease; T2DM, type ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
criteria required to diagnose ... least >135 mm is needed ... Myocardial ischemia (type-II ... might support the diagnosis ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Le Fort Fractures (LFF) are fractures of the mid face. 

They collectively involve separation of all
sphenoid bone needs ... 3 lines to aid evaluation ... LeFort #Fractures #Types ... #Face #Facial #Diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... stratification #diagnosis
Assessment of a Patient Presenting to the ED after a Medical Abortion:
 • History, including if/when
CBC and blood type ... Medical #Abortion #algorithm ... #workup #evaluation ... #diagnosis #obstetrics
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
similarities and differences ... carry treatment implications ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
anchoring • INJECTION NEEDLE ... tip and pressure application ... allow passage of instruments ... EUS-guided fine needle ... ENTEROSCOPE - Diagnostic