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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
• Non-contrast CT ... Evaluate ischemic CVA ... sn/sp) or • CTA ... Defined if 1) CT ... #diagnosis #checklist
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Checklist for Evaluation ... Electrolytes including Ca ... tox/infectious workup ... appropriate Consider CT ... Delirium #Evaluation #Workup
Ground Glass Opacities on Lung CT - Pathophysiology
Ground glass opacity lung is denser (whiter) than normal
Opacities on Lung CT ... - Pathophysiology ... replacement of air ... Opacities #Lung #pulmonary ... #ChestCT #Pathophysiology
Air Crescent Sign on Chest CT
 • Crescentic or circumferential rim of radiolucent airspace within a
Air Crescent Sign ... on Chest CT • ... , bronchogenic Ca ... Crescent #Sign #CT ... #Lung #Pulmonary
Air Bronchogram Sign on Chest CT
 • Patent airways surrounded by opacified lung
 • DDx: pna,
Air Bronchogram ... Sign on Chest CT ... infarction, pulm adeno Ca ... Bronchogram #Sign #CT ... #Lung #Pulmonary
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Pharmacology and Pathophysiology ... Pump - Digoxin works ... increase. 2) The Na/Ca ... increase, the Na+2/Ca ... - Hyperkalemia (
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Renin/Aldosterone, RTA ... Type IV, AI • ... reabsorption) Workup ... Calcium 2-3g IV Ca-gluconate
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... lat decubitus - air ... seen • Chest CT ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
see Box A). ❸ Aim ... , invasive BP, CVP ... with dantrolene Hyperkalaemia ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
suspected) - CT ... chest; CT abdomen ... high LDH, low Ca ... plasmapheresis Hypercalcemia ... renal failure, pulmonary