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Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
=>
Repetitive subthreshold mechanical ... StressFractures #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Nonrebreather Mask ... BiPAP) • Venturi Mask ... ) • Invasive Mechanical ... respiratory #pulmonary #management
Disc Herniations - Pathogenesis and Complications
• 90% of Lumbar disc herniations happen at L4/5 and L5/S1
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shock-absorbing capacity -> Mechanical ... complications #msk ... #pathophysiology
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... difficult airway management ... and difficult mask ... non-ARDS • Mechanical ... ventilation #obese #Management
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... obgyn #diagnosis #management ... #pathophysiology
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
exacerbates the mechanical ... the brunt of the mechanical ... Comparison #Versus #MSK ... JointPain #Diagnosis #pathophysiology
Central Line Supplies Checklist - Materials Typically Not Included in Central Line Kit
 • Sterile Gown
Normal Saline • Ultrasound ... Shielded Face Mask ... Supplies #Checklist #Management
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
adequately, start mask ... ventilation • Mask ... circuit (e.g. mechanical ... Intubation and mechanical ... Airway #Breathing #Management
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
filter • N95 mask ... ideal) Invasive Mechanical ... support #COVID19 #management
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Pathophysiology ... Plasmapheresis + IVIG • Mechanical ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management