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Strongyloides fuelleborni Lifecycle
Free-Living Cycle
1) Eggs containing rhabditiform larvae passed in feces.
2) Rhabditiform larvae hatch in environment.
Parasitic Cycle ... become adults. 8) Parasitic ... intestine 9) Parasitic ... fuelleborni #LifeCycle #Parasite ... infectiousdiseases #cdc
Babesia spp. on Peripheral Blood Smear Microscopy
 - Multiple small parasites per RBC
 - "maltese cross"
Multiple small parasites ... per RBC - "maltese
Blood Product Components, Contents, Volume and Shelf Life

Whole blood (autologous or directed donations) - RBC and
WBC and platelets ... Hct of 70-80% - RBC ... X 1010); some WBC ... plasma, a few RBC ... Volume #Hematology #Management
Severe Asthma Algorithm - Management of Life-Threatening Asthma in the Emergency Department
Step One
1. Nebulized Albuterol
2. Nebulized
Asthma Algorithm - Management ... Fluid bolus 20 cc ... CBC, chemistry, ... #Emergency #Management
Epistaxis Management Algorithm
External Compression
Cautery
Packing
Posterior Control

#Management #Epistaxis #Algorithm #Nasal #NoseBleed
Epistaxis Management ... Cautery Packing Posterior ... Control #Management
Suggested algorithm for follow-up of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
Mayo Clinic Risk Stratification Model. CBC,
CBC, complete blood ... algorithm #diagnosis #management
Epistaxis Management
1. Assess ABCs
2. Prepare
3. Anesthetize & Clamp
4. Visualize, Cauterize, Moisturize
5. Pack Bleeding Side
6. Pack Opposite
Epistaxis Management ... Identify Posterior ... Posterior Nasal ... #Epistaxis #Management
Dystocia Maneuvers
1. McRoberts: hyperflexion/adduction of both hips (knees against lateral abdomen) - requires an assistant at
pressure directed posteriorly ... dystocia Gentle posterior-directed ... back to rotate posterior ... obstetrics #obgyn #management
Inherited Colorectal Cancer (CRS) Syndromes
Adenomatous Polyposis Syndromes:
 • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), Attenuated FAP (AFAP), MUTYH
Syndrome: • "CRC ... Cronkhite-Canada (CC ... Syndromes #diagnosis #management
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Summary of 2015 CDC Treatment Guidelines
These summary guidelines reflect the 2015 CDC Guidelines
Summary of 2015 CDC ... reflect the 2015 CDC ... treatment is partner management ... STD #Treatment #Management ... SexuallyTransmittedDiseases #CDC