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Clostridium Dificile Risk by Antibiotic Class

Pooled and study-specific risk estimates of community-associated CDI risk by antibiotic
by Antibiotic Class ... Pooled and study-specific ... by antibiotic class ... #Pharmacology #Class ... #Clostridium #Table
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
• Non-contrast CT ... • +/- bubble study ... Defined if 1) CT ... 2) No major-risk ... Ruled out other causes
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
years - Upper GI Study ... Tomography Angiography (CTA ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... Each class of medications ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
50 CXRs Head CT ... 200 CXRs Chest CT ... CXRs Abdomen CT ... ChestXRay #CXR #CT ... #Table #Risks #
Effective radiation dose in adults - Following are comparisons of effective radiation dose in adults with
Following are comparisons ... ChestXRay #CXR #CT ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
mSv 1 day Head CT ... months Chest CT ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
are called lung masses ... a repeat chest CT ... growth with chest CT ... emission tomography-CT ... with a higher risk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... b) CHF c) CVA ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients
Medical Imaging - Radiation Dose
#PatientInfo #Radiology #Procedures #Imaging #Radiation #Doses #ChestXRay #CT #Nuclear #Stress #Comparison #Table
Doses #ChestXRay #CT ... Nuclear #Stress #Comparison ... #Table #Risks