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Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
polysaccharide capsule ... mucopolysaccharide capsule ... fungi #fungus #comparison
Common Fungal Pathology 
 • Candida - Small yeast intermingled with pseudohyphae
 • Aspergillosis - Septate
mucicarmine positive capsules ... table #atlas #key #comparison
Approach to ECGs - VT vs. SVT - Wide Tachycardias
DDx = VT vs. SVT with BBB
All
different rates) - Capture ... VT #VTach #SVT #Comparison
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
Saline (NS) - Comparison ... Renal edema and capsular ... Normal #Saline #NS #comparison
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
SSLs • Colon capsule ... Screening #Tests #comparison
Small Bowel Bleeding - Scoping Summary
 • General Principles of Management
 • Optimal Timing for Capsule
Optimal Timing for Capsule ... Prep Prior to Capsule ... • How to Read Capsule ... SmallBowel #Bleeding #Capsule
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
SSLs • Colon capsule ... Indications #Tests #comparison
Posterior Capsule Opacification on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Dr. Sebastian Vega @oftalmopo

#Posterior #Capsule #Opacification #Lens #Ocular #PhysicalExam
Posterior Capsule ... #Posterior #Capsule
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
ligament/joint capsule ... consistent with a capsule ... outside of the joint capsule ... defective joint capsule ... ligament/joint capsule
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
intrinsic vs joint capsule ... tightness or joint capsule ... likely due joint capsule