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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 ... by antibiotic class ... #Pharmacology #Class ... #Clostridium #Table ... #Comparison #OddsRatio
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
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
ChestXRay #CXR #CT #Nuclear ... #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Barium Enema (Lower ... 0.001 mSv 3 hours NUCLEAR ... ChestXRay #CXR #CT #Nuclear ... #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... acyclovir: This algorithm ... isn't exactly clear ... acyclovir in these cases ... nephrotoxic and lowers
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • DM risk ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... shows a small, stable ... residual lesion or is clear ... #differential #causes
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
rash resulting in classic ... HSV + Mycoplasma classic ... classically on the lower ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
ChestXRay #CXR #CT #Nuclear ... #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... vasopressors and lower ... risk of renal failure ... cardiac output causes ... #criticalcare #comparison