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Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... patients #Preop #preoperative
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
pacemaker insertion or internal ... (e.g. ... Bleeding #Risk #Preoperative ... #Perioperative ... #Procedures #Table
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
swimming and bathing can ... Previous abdominal surgery ... every 6 hours (CAPD ... be offered (e.g ... Hemodialysis #comparison #table
Summary table of common benign breast diseases and how to manage them. 
Fibroadenoma:
 • Most common
Summary table of ... trauma to breast e.g ... . biopsy, car accident ... differential #diagnosis #surgery ... #causes #table
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
It can be easier ... normal volume-based algorithm ... Post-AKI diuresis can ... Osmostat Stanford Internal ... differential #diagnosis #table
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
Algorithm 1. ... guidelines for CAD ... current guidelines (eg ... consider bariatric surgery ... #Management #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
correct profile can ... ECG is vital while ... excess volume can ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the examination table ... patients may be able ... accessory muscles (eg ... tendon ruptures can ... #physicalexam #surgery
Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
those used in open surgery ... Source: Fiber optic cable ... Caution around internal ... multiple sizes, e.g ... #Laparoscopy #surgery
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... artery disease (CAD ... metabolic equivalent; ECG ... with suspected CAD ... evaluation of stable