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TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... Resolution: CT surgery ... for this Type A ... Dissection with ... #Aortic #Dissection
Scissor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for cutting tissue, suture, or for dissection. Scissors can be
Scissor Types - ... suture, or for dissection ... and for blunt dissection ... #Scissors #surgery ... #instruments #types
Clamp Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Also called locking forceps, these are ratcheted instruments used to hold
Clamp Types - Common ... used in blunt dissection ... BigMike_MD #clamps #surgery ... #instruments #types
Type A Aortic Dissection with Hemopericardium

This patient presents with chest pain. Which is the best next
Type A Aortic Dissection ... CT surgery for repair ... this patient's type ... A dissection with ... #TypeA #Hemopericardium
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
functional status - Able ... metabolic equivalent able ... Stable patients ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
• Most common type ... valvular rupture, dissection ... Classification #Types ... warm #wet #dry #table
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
cephalocaudal direction ... there is lateral curving ... cases of atetoid type
Stapler Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for reanastomosis of viscera, vessel ligation, and excision of specimens.
Stapler Types - ... staple line; no cutting ... #Staplers #surgery ... #instruments #types
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
during ocular surgery ... postoperative abdominal distention ... in ophthalmic surgery ... #Pharmacology #Table
Needles and Suture Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Needles come in many shapes and cutting edges for
Needles and Suture Types ... many shapes and cutting ... various sizes, types ... • Conventional Cutting ... sutures #needles #surgery