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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
AAA is defined as ... rupture, elective surgery ... have claimed that POCUS ... compression is key ... Clinical #Radiology #POCUS
Amyloidosis Types - Comparison Table
Proteins depositing where they shouldn't
 • AL
 • TTR
 • AA

Julia Gips,
Amyloidosis Types ... - Comparison Table ... AL • TTR • AA ... #Amyloidosis #Types ... differential #diagnosis #Comparison
Differentiating type-I vs. type-II MI

Sorting this out is difficult, often relying heavily on clinical judgement.

A key
Differentiating type-I ... vs. type-II MI ... A key consideration ... #Versus #Type1 ... #NSTEMI #Comparison
Clamp Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Also called locking forceps, these are ratcheted instruments used to hold
Clamp Types - Common ... Crile Hemostat: aka ... BigMike_MD #clamps #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... physical exam - Key ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... and undergoing AAA
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Resolution: CT surgery ... for this Type A ... Dissection #Aorta #POCUS
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
Asplenia Management
 • Key Pathogens: H. influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitidis, Capnocytophaga spp, Malaria, Babesia
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Management • Key ... H. influenzae type ... use antibiotic aka
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
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
are listed as Type ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... regional ischemia, surgery ... Nonhypoxic • Type ... - Alcohol • Type