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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... gastropathy • Dosing ... #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology # ... indications #dosing
Coagulation Cascade and Anticoagulant Sites of Action

- Amy Chung, MD, MSc https://twitter.com/AmyChung

#AntiCoagulation #Cascade #Anticoagulants #Medications #Pharmacology
Anticoagulant Sites ... Anticoagulants #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Mechanisms #DOAC #Hematology
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Management of Cirrhosis ... 8g per liter of ascites ... kg 3rd day with antibiotics ... #Management #Cirrhosis ... #treatment #hepatology
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
antiseptics or antibiotics ... radiation burn donor sites ... surgical wound, donor site ... growth, especially antibiotic-resistant ... use with topical medication
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
bone, joint, and skin ... • Pustular skin ... dermatoses • Skin ... characteristic sites ... syndrome with acne: antibiotics
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin ... related to dog bites ... asplenia, alcoholism, cirrhosis ... or clindamycin Antibiotic ... #Rash #dermatology
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
, and photoxic skin ... long-term use lead to skin ... Penetrates most sites ... Antifungal #agents #medications ... Coccidioidomycosis #pharmacology
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP)

AGEP is largely a clinical diagnosis based on classical skin findings in
based on classical skin ... Antibiotics: - ... - Skin biopsy ... During the acute ... Exanthematous #Pustulosis #Dermatology