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Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
Hemoptysis, GI Bleeding ... vomiting, diarrhea & abdominal ... events; Impaired color ... #Pharmacology #hematology
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... • Dermatologic ... • Other intra-abdominal ... hernia repair, colon ... node biopsy) • Complex
Complex Ascites with Air Bubbles in Colonic Perforation on POCUS

Hemodynamically unstable with rigid abdomen.  Patient
Complex Ascites ... Perforation on POCUS ... presentation of colon ... to look for the abdominal ... #Perforation #POCUS
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
deficiency Work ... Up: • Complete ... Skin biopsy • Abdominal ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex ... RGM • Plastic surgery ... RGM • Cardiac surgery ... Avium Complex (MAC ... enzymes, diarrhea, abdominal
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... unusual bruising or bleeding ... are caused by bleeding ... Workup: • Complete ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... on POCUS 62 yo ... F with rec dx colon ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex ... clinical #ultrasound #abdominal
Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
those used in open surgery ... Laparoscopic work ... usually settings for focus ... dioxide into the abdominal ... #Laparoscopy #surgery