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Arthrocentesis - Joint Fluid Analysis

Effusion Characteristics (Color, Clarity, WCC, PMN, Crystals, Bacteria) by Disease Process: 
OA,
Arthrocentesis - Joint Fluid ... Analysis Effusion ... #Effusion #Analysis ... #Table #Aspiration ... Infective #Arthritis #Interpretation
Arthrocentesis of synovial fluid - Interpretation
 - Normal
 - Noninflammatory	
 - Inflammatory	
 - Septic

Viscosity of synovial
Arthrocentesis of synovial fluid ... - Interpretation ... #Effusion #Analysis ... #Table #Aspiration ... Infective #Arthritis #Interpretation
Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
interpreting pleural fluid ... analysis using ... medical diagrams, tables ... #interpretation ... lights #criteria #algorithm
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
level - Liver function ... moderate amount fluid ... resuscitation (e.g. fluid ... pain-dose ketamine infusion ... limit them as able
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
hemodynamics and cardiac function ... needing a little fluid ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... decreased renal perfusion ... per day until stable ... Dialysis for severe ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
non-physiologic fluid ... derangements in function ... possibly requiring dialysis ... blood flow and perfusion ... #criticalcare #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... any evidence of fluid ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management