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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
in Cirrhosis • Pathophysiology ... gastropathy • Dosing ... #indications #dosing
Nicotine Replacement Therapy - Dosing Schedules 

Here's an easy way to remember dosing for Nicotine Replacement
Replacement Therapy - Dosing ... way to remember dosing ... are some other dosing ... , so if NRT is going ... of discussing smoking
Dosing Nebulized Epinephrine

If racemic epinephrine is available and respiratory therapists are familiar with it, that's the
Dosing Nebulized ... 1000) to avoid dosing ... and give it, no mixing ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... #Epinephrine #Mixing
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Risk factors: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Psychological comorbidity, Helicobacter pylori infection,
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology ... gastroenteritis, Female sex, Smoking ... Functional #Dyspepsia #Pathophysiology
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) - Basics
Nomenclature:
 - Echogenicity = brightness
 - Hyperechoic = more echogenic
Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... screen - AXIS- moving ... Brightness of image #pocus
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
synovial membrane -> Morning ... stiffness • Moving ... facet ioints • Moving ... JointPain #Diagnosis #pathophysiology
Diabetes Pathophysiology and Medication Targets

The ominous octet is one concept that summarizes the different pathophysiologic pathways
Diabetes Pathophysiology ... the different pathophysiologic ... #Diabetes #Pathophysiology
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Echogenicity - Brightness
Probe Positioning
Transducer Orientation
Knobology (DAG):
 • DEPTH - Can increase or
Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... screen • AXIS - moving ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Pathophysiology
Environmental Risk Factors: Geographic location, Smoking, Microbial triggers, Xenobiotics, Nail polish
Epigentics Risk
Biliary Cirrhosis - Pathophysiology ... Geographic location, Smoking ... relative with PBC Pathophysiology ... Biliary #Cirrhosis #Pathophysiology
Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and risk factors

 • Age > 30 (post-peak bone mass)
 • Post-menopausal women ->
Lifestyle Factors - smoking ... #Osteoporosis #pathophysiology