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Hemolysis Classification - Intrinsic and Extrinsic Causes

Commentary: Another way to think of immune hemolysis would be
Hemolysis Classification ... and Extrinsic Causes ... autoimmune (most of the causes ... #Hemolysis #Classification ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
tubular acidosis (Types ... and 2, but not type ... Low #Potassium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... reactions. ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Acute transfusion reaction ... #table #classification
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Diamond-Forrester classification ... physical activity - Nausea ... 2.6) - Cardiac risk ... findings - Age - Risk
Angioedema - Classification Diagnosis and Treatment
Types of Angioedema:
 • Acute allergic angioedema - Usually occurs with
Angioedema - Classification ... and Treatment Types ... Non-allergic drug reaction ... cell-mediated in > 90% of cases ... #Angioedema #Classification
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Definitions • Type ... cell surfaces causes ... • Type Ill - ... exposure to allergen causes ... #Types #Classification
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... and Management Algorithm ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification
The ASA classification (Table) aims to predict perioperative mortality rates but
Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification ... The ASA classification ... (Table) aims to ... Preoperative #ASA #Classes ... #Classification
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... liver transplant evaluation ... essential in all cases
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stratify Type of ... What is the type