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Causes of Hypocomplementemia - CHAMPS Mnemonic
C - Cryoglobulinemia (85%), C3 glomerulopathy, cirrhosis
H - Heavy Chain deposition
Causes of Hypocomplementemia ... glomerulonephritis, type ... 1 (50%-80%), type ... @AnnKumfer #Hypocomplementemia ... #Low #Complement
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of types ... Type 1 - Mediators ... antigens, leading to complement ... they activate complement ... classification #comparison
Types of Urinary Diversion Procedures
Ileal Conduit:
 • Technically simpler, fewer complications, and well understood. No bladder
Types of Urinary ... Technically difficult surgery ... Technically difficult surgery ... Diversion #Procedures #Types ... #Comparison #Management
Clamp Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Also called locking forceps, these are ratcheted instruments used to hold
Clamp Types - Common ... BigMike_MD #clamps #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison
Suction Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Suction tips, combined with a suction source, help to remove debris
Suction Types - ... BigMike_MD #suction #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison
Stapler Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for reanastomosis of viscera, vessel ligation, and excision of specimens.
Stapler Types - ... #Staplers #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison
Needles and Suture Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Needles come in many shapes and cutting edges for
Needles and Suture Types ... Needle Types - Needles ... various sizes, types ... sutures #needles #surgery ... #comparison
Scalpel Blade Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for initial incision and cutting tissue. Consists of a
Scalpel Blade Types ... #scalpels #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #blades #comparison
Scissor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for cutting tissue, suture, or for dissection. Scissors can be
Scissor Types - ... #Scissors #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
Retractor Types ... #Retractors #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison