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Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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Saline (NS) - Comparison ... shift • Saline Causes ... • Saline May Cause ... coagulopathy - functional ... #NS #comparison
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Nephron and their Functions ... organic acids and bases ... Nephron #Segments #Function ... #Pathophysiology ... #Tubules #Table
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction and Ileus - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Ileus: Functional bowel "blockage", no peristalsis
Mechanical Obstruction:
Findings Ileus: Functional ... abdominal pain • Obstipation ... in waves. and can ... percussion • Nausea ... obstruction #sbo #ileus #pathophysiology
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Pathogenesis of Select Causes ... of Constipation ... Hypercalcemia) -> Incr Ca2 ... involuntary bodily functions ... #pathophysiology
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
thus effectively functions ... depression and constipation ... the sublingual tablet ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
correct profile can ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
disease states Pathophysiology ... then deposit and can ... pain, loss of function ... ankles, knees, fingers ... #CPPD #Gout #Comparison