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Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
• Cervical: EBV ... , CMV, HIV, Toxo ... Infection: Acute HIV ... , EBV, Mycobacterial ... Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs
Major Clinical Trials and Evidence Summary for Transfusion Thresholds in Critical Care

TRICC - NEJM 1999 -
Major Clinical Trials ... - NEJM 2011 - Hip ... /vmoitra) #EBM
Selected Treatments for Hip Fracture. Panel A shows internal fixation with multiple screws for a nondisplaced
Treatments for Hip ... with a sliding hip ... recommended for stable ... hemiarthroplasty and a total hip ... Management #Ortho #EM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... usually dorsal • DIP ... and PIP joints ... dislocation, due to EDS ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
inactivates GLP-1 and GIP ... Januvia) - Once/day tablet ... Onglyza) - Once/day tablet ... Tradjenta) - Once/day tablet ... Major Advantages
Infection-Related Cancers
Viruses:
 • HPV - Cervical, anogenital, head and neck, skin cancer
 • HTLV-1 - Adult
T-cell Leukemia • HIV ... Kaposi's sarcoma • EBV ... differential #diagnosis #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... functional status - Able ... metabolic equivalent able ... Stable patients ... Cataract Plan for Meds
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
drug to remain stable ... morning, with just a sip ... patients to take meds
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
replacement) • Major ... anastomosis) • Major ... aortofemoral bypass) • Major ... surgery (e.g. hip ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rhabdomyolysis = Destruction of skeletal muscle with leakage of contents into circulation.
Coxsackie virus, EBV ... , HIV, Legionella ... Causes #nephrology #table