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Anaphylaxis: Pathogenesis
Anaphylaxis is a Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
While the primary mechanism of anaphylaxis is mast cell
release of preformed mediators ... Histamine • Lipid mediators ... leukotrienes) • Other mediators ... of inflammatory mediators
COVID-19 patient with severe ARDS

Giuseppe Curigliano, MD, PhD @curijoey

Editor Note: Pt likely has severe underlying emphysema

#COVID19
PhD @curijoey Editor ... #ARDS #Severe #Clinical
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Type 1 - Mediators ... other inflammatory mediators ... Asthma Type 2 - Mediators ... newborn Type 3 - Mediators ... erythematosus Type 4 - Mediators
Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Embolism
 - Effects of mechanical occlusion
 - Effects of chemical mediators
 - Hemodynamic
Effects of chemical mediators
Cephalosporins - Table of Coverage by Generation

1st Generation   Cefazolin, cephalexin 
2nd Generation Cefotetan 
3rd
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Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation demonstrated in the Cephalic Vein

Patient with severe pulmonary hypertension and severe tricuspid regurgitation.
Ch @Hussainch Editor ... PhysicalExam #Cardiology #Clinical
COVID19 cases - comparison of Italy, USA, Washington, New York, California

Nathan @Nathan510edge

Editor note: We are updating
Nathan510edge Editor
Allergic Rhinitis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

1. Allergy Sensitization -> Antigen Exposure -> APC (macrophages, HLA class
Pathogenesis and clinical ... basophils release mediators ... phase) Presence of mediators ... Second phase of mediators
Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
of patella then ask ... Patellar #Grind #clinical ... Patellofemoral #msk
5th metatarsal distal shaft fracture - Fracture detection on MSK ultrasound

The Ultrasound Site - MSK ultrasound
Fracture detection on MSK ... Ultrasound Site - MSK ... shaft #fracture #MSK ... POCUS #Ultrasound #Clinical