4 results
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus ... Polysaccharide cell wall component ... setting of GVHD) ID ... Galactomannan #diagnosis ... #comparison
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
OnePager Summary COMPONENTS ... inner diameter (ID ... Surgical management ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... #differential #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... of a difficult airway ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
- Reserve for airway ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm