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Dystocia Maneuvers
1. McRoberts: hyperflexion/adduction of both hips (knees against lateral abdomen) - requires an assistant at
of both hips (knees ... baby's back, rotate anterior ... shoulder toward ... rotate posterior shoulder ... obstetrics #obgyn #management
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... considered for prevention ... Patients should ... autoinjector prescription should ... #Management #pathophysiology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing Human Papillomavirus Infections and Cervical Cancer Screening for Women with in HIV-AIDS
Recommendations
Recommendations for Preventing ... HIV aged 21–29 should ... • Pap test should ... Preventing First ... #Treatment #management
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Hyperglycemia PREVENTION ... screening and prevention ... guide targeted treatments ... PICS #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
prophylaxis for primary prevention ... ulceration or treatment ... Presentation • Management ... #Prophylaxis #criticalcare ... #pharmacology #management
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... • Treatment is ... of symptoms and prevention ... aspirin • Aspirin should ... PV #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Diagnosis and Management ... rotation) • Anterior ... (most common), Anterior ... Affected hip and knee ... Hip #Diagnosis #Management
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Diagnosis and Management ... MRI: ON- focal, anterior ... corticosteroids TREATMENT ... Typical MS-like ON: should ... #treatment #rheumatology
Debridement and Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Duration of symptoms <3 weeks OR  <30 days
Debridement and Management ... Staphylococci: 24wk for knees ... decision-making - Should ... relapsed infection should ... Joint #Infection #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
& Dry) is the treatment ... emphasis placed on prevention ... then placed on prevention ... differential #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare