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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
) • COPD Definition ... Classification ... Evaluate symptoms, risk ... , Exacerbation risk ... #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... metabolic equivalent able ... physical exam - Key components ... Stable patients ... medical and surgical management
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... water #Shock #Classification ... Types #diagnosis #management ... #cold #warm #wet ... #dry #table
Blood Product Components, Contents, Volume and Shelf Life

Whole blood (autologous or directed donations) - RBC and
Blood Product Components ... coagulation factors, complement ... #BloodProduct #Components ... Volume #Hematology #Management ... #Table
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... pneumonia • DM risk ... Lung Abscess Management ... Coli - P. ... differential #causes #management
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
NETs), cytokines, complement ... COMMON CAUSES + RISK ... • Risk factors ... Window: - Cold ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT
Emergency Breech Baby Delivery 
OB able to take patient to the OR?  yes -> C-section
Delivery OB able ... /Leg: • High risk ... for umbilical cord ... pulsatile umbilical cord ... Delivery #Emergency #management
Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Coccidioidomycosis due to Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides
Diagnosis and Management ... Texas WHO: Risk ... analysis using complement ... TREATMENT: Clinically stable ... Fever #Diagnosis #Management