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Psoriatic Arthritis: Complications

 • Ocular - Inflammation of middle layer of the eye (the uvea, which
Psoriatic Arthritis: Complications ... and unregulated WBCs ... over time can decrease ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #Complications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE ... medical and surgical management
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Diagnosis and Management ... When present, symptoms ... , signs, and complications ... • Treatment algorithms ... PV #Diagnosis #Management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
and ophthalmic complications ... systemic sx + signs ... GCA #Temporal #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #Management
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
compliance • Decreases ... auscultate for signs ... CPAP #Neonate #Management ... #ABCs #ABCDE #Peds
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
When present, symptoms ... and complications ... • "Vasomotor" symptoms ... • Treatment algorithms ... hematology #diagnosis #management
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Adjunctive meds ... prescribed PRN for symptoms ... hours PRN w/d symptoms ... withdrawal/pain ● Decrease ... #Treatment #Management