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Clamp Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Also called locking forceps, these are ratcheted instruments used to hold
Common Surgical Instruments ... are ratcheted instruments ... hemostat with similar function ... BigMike_MD #clamps #surgery ... #comparison
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Antihypertensive Dose Comparison ... potassium, and renal function ... #Hypertension #Management ... #PrimaryCare #Comparison ... #Table
Types of Urinary Incontinence and Their Management:

The various types of urinary incontinence, along with the usual
Incontinence and Their Management ... Mixed, Overflow, Functional ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Incontinence #Types #Comparison ... #Table #Stress
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... • Prior GEJ surgery ... Fundoplication, Bariatric surgery ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional
Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
those used in open surgery ... Laparoscopic work ... Source: Fiber optic cable ... cauterizing, and other functions ... #Laparoscopy #surgery
Impact of Upper GI surgery on Pancreatic function
Surgery:
 • Pancreaticoduodenectomy
 • Pancreaticojejunostomy
 • Gastrectomy
 • Partial
Impact of Upper GI surgery ... on Pancreatic function ... gastrectomy Effects of Surgery ... effects #Pancreatic #function ... #comparison #table
Stapler Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for reanastomosis of viscera, vessel ligation, and excision of specimens.
Common Surgical Instruments ... line; no cutting function ... #Staplers #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Risk ... Younger age, Other functional ... Abdominal or pelvic surgery ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Types of Urinary Diversion Procedures
Ileal Conduit:
 • Technically simpler, fewer complications, and well understood. No bladder
Technically difficult surgery ... operative sexual function ... Technically difficult surgery ... Procedures #Types #Comparison ... #Management #Urology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

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