3 results
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Any implantable devices ... Preop creatinine ... Preop creatinine ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... may precede the neurologic ... Risk factors 3. ... External lines/devices ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
MUCORMYCOSIS • Risk ... Rhinocerebral 2) ... Encapsulated yeast • At risk ... antigen • India ink prep ... Intravascular device