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Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Tremor #Diagnosis #IM #PrimaryCare #Neuro #Tremor #Action #Rest #Differential #Algorithm #Comparison
Algorithm and Differential ... Neuro #Tremor #Action ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Comparison #Table
Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
those used in open ... surgery, adapted ... Source: Fiber optic cable ... Caution around internal ... multiple sizes, e.g
Stapler Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for reanastomosis of viscera, vessel ligation, and excision of specimens.
Common Surgical Instruments ... hollow viscera, e.g ... Open and lap applicators ... #Staplers #surgery ... #comparison
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
initial treatment algorithms ... • Tx: urgent surgery ... conservative, surgery ... mesentericischemia #comparison ... differences #diagnosis #table
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
not a major risk actor ... • Provoked (e.g ... . surgery, trauma ... , active malignancy ... hematology #diagnosis #algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Control rate (e.g ... B-blockers with caution ... Control rate (e.g ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Stable patients
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
Common Surgical Instruments ... hold an incision open ... the operating table ... #Retractors #surgery ... #comparison
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... Children Primary survey ... • Suspicion of open ... skull fracture, e.g ... #Algorithm #Management