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Core IM: Pearls on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

Definition: 
 • no slam dunk criteria 
 • definition in
Core IM: Pearls ... studies typically increase ... Diagnosis: • look for signs ... #Nephropathy #CIN ... #PCAKI #Overview
Clinical features of shock from dehydration in an infant

Decreased level of consciousness 
Sunken fontanelle 
Dry mucous
from dehydration in ... an infant Decreased ... urine output Cold ... #PhysicalExam #Signs ... #Dehydration #Peds
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... hypoxia due to decreased ... Ext: warm vs. cold ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... diagnosis #management #Overview
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... hypoxia due to decreased ... Ext: warm vs. cold ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... diagnosis #management #Overview
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis Overview ... resulting in rapid ... 1400 new cases in ... - Reflexes: decreased ... • Bilateral signs
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
pathophysiology OVERVIEW ... zero WAVEFORM PATTERNS ... surface - Pattern ... oscillations - Sign ... interpretation #patterns
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
intermittent (via cold ... precede other signs ... predominant lung US pattern ... identifying a decrease ... Decrease in CO during
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
may show this pattern ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... bronchitis, and COPD ... #Breathing #Patterns
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
purposes of this algorithm ... lack of tapering, decreased ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
delaying the surgery increase ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE