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Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Soluble antigen - Allergen-specific ... When the specific allergen ... or IgM - Cell-bound ... #Classification ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Mechanism of Action: Allergen-specific ... #allergy #table ... #classification ... #comparison
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
Contraindications: Allergy ... secondary dressing, allergy ... Dressings #Materials #management ... #wound #comparison ... #table
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
Coverage of common ... first define the type ... VRE. etc) and allergy ... ampicillin #management ... pharmacology #table
IDSA Surgical Wound Infection Algorithm
Algorithm for the management and treatment of surgical site infections (SSIs). 
*For
IDSA Surgical Wound ... the management and ... patients with type ... anaphylaxis or hives) allergy ... #IDSA #management
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
agent by microbial coverage ... Type II-IV HSR ... agents by microbial coverage ... #Prescription #algorithm ... #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Would delaying the ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... medical and surgical management