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Immunosuppression in Transplantation
Induction (I):
 - Basiliximab (Simulect)
 - Alemtuzumab (Campath)
 - Rituximab
 - Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (ATG)
Induction
- Mycophenolic Acid ... Immunosuppressive #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Maintenance #Management ... #Nephrology #Renal
Indications for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) to Prevent Sudden Cardiac
Indications for ... • Low left ventricular ... on EP study #AICD ... defibrillator #indications ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications ... acidosis) • Low ... #potassium #nephrology
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- Review of medication ... Non-intubated: Low-fat ... limit them as able ... resuscitation - Ascorbic acid ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #Medications ... #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... Orthopedic • Low ... the type of and indication ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... • Give high flow ... Alternative medications ... • IV Valproic acid ... #neurology #pediatrics
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Influenza Checklist Diagnostic ... nasal cannula for dyspnea ... only if other indication ... consider ascorbic acid ... Influenza #Checklist #Management
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
positional vertigo (BPPV ... muscle wasting, slow ... Contributing Factors • Medications ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology