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Suggested diagnostic algorithm for neonate with suspected esophageal atresia +/- tracheoesophageal fistula.

Image Source: De Virgilio, C.,
Surgery: A case ... #surgery; #pediatricsurgery ... ; #generalsurgery ... pediatrics; #TEF; #EA
How can we break down the differential diagnosis of bilious emesis in infants by age?

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Surgery: A case ... #surgery; #pediatricsurgery ... ; #generalsurgery
Which conditions are associated with which area of abdomen?

Image source: OConnell TX. USMLE Step 2 Secrets:
#peritonitis; #generalsurgery ... ;#surgery;#abdomen
Thromboangitis Obliterans pathogenesis (i.e Buerger's Disease)

Thromboangitis Obliterans is an uncommon cause of peripheral vascular disease and
#Pathogenesis #GeneralSurgery ... #Surgery #VascularSurgery
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... Bariatric surgery ... #Pancytopenia #Workup
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Stabilize and Survey ... 4) Workup 5) ... Cardiac surgery? ... criticalcare #treatment #workup
Standardized Physical Abuse Guideline
<6 months of age
 • Social work consult
 • Skeletal survey
 • Head
age • Social work ... consult • Skeletal survey ... Abuse #Guidelines #Workup
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Provoked (e.g. surgery ... - No other workup ... Hypercoagulable #Workup
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... Bariatric surgery ... #Pancytopenia #Workup
Mains Electricity Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexpected total power failure is rare and unpredictable.
supply, duration of surgery ... Consider stopping surgery ... Consider continuing surgery ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup