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Stapler Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for reanastomosis of viscera, vessel ligation, and excision of specimens.
Stapler Types - ... Can be one-time ... hollow viscera, e.g ... Open and lap applicators ... #types #comparison
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
pearls of various types ... #CAH #algorithm ... CongenitalAdrenalHyperplasia #diagnosis #comparison
Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
those used in open ... Source: Fiber optic cable ... as light output can ... multiple sizes, e.g ... Can perform grasping
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
Retractor Types ... Common Surgical Instruments ... hold an incision open ... the operating table ... #types #comparison
Needles and Suture Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Needles come in many shapes and cutting edges for
Common Surgical Instruments ... Suture can be absorbable ... suture diameter (e.g ... needles #surgery #instruments ... #types #comparison
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... - Indication: Can ... be used in all types ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Scissor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for cutting tissue, suture, or for dissection. Scissors can be
Scissor Types - ... Common Surgical Instruments ... Scissors can be ... Scissors #surgery #instruments ... #types #comparison
What are the different types of buprenorphine?

Though predominantly used as a sublingual film, buprenorphine can also
the different types ... buprenorphine can ... formulations (eg ... #Formulations #Types ... #Comparison #Table
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
Hypertensive emergency can ... hypertension (e.g ... Myocardial ischemia (type-II ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type