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Lab patterns seen in Inborn Errors of Metabolism

A table of lab values compiled from UpToDate and
Metabolism A table ... of lab values compiled ... metabolicemergency-pathophysiology-differential-pediatrics-metabolism-algorithm-diagnosis ... #Neonatology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Table
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
years - Upper GI Study ... Extremity (hand, foot, etc ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing ... #Study
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
mSv 2.5 CXRs Tc ... 0.18 mSv 9 CXRs Tc ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing ... #Study #Peds #Pediatrics
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Setting up for ... , overfeeding, etc ... pain meds, combine ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
(arrhythmia in setting ... of shock, HOCM, etc ... incr mortality compared ... summary #comparison #table
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
radiology examinations compared ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing ... #Study #Peds #Pediatrics
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
pads, heating blankets ... foods, stress, etc ... Usually composed ... Erythemas #comparison #table ... #dermatology #compared
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 ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
starting dose before getting ... drug to remain stable ... patients to take meds ... weight loss when compared