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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... and Symptoms by Classification ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic ... Testing and Evaluation ... diagnosis #workup #testing ... Effectiveness #table ... #comparison
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Reflex Syncope ... Micturition • Defecation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Tuberculin test, Graft rejection ... types #allergy #table ... #classification ... #comparison
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
(arrhythmia in setting ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... criticalcare #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... - Management of ... effective for treating ... If patient is stable ... dosing TID/QID #Management
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
factors for failed C-scope ... Private practice setting ... Water exchange C-scope ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing ... medical and surgical management
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... BIOREACTANCE/NICOM: Detection ... Responsiveness #Tolerance #testing ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing