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American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification
The ASA classification (Table) aims to predict perioperative mortality rates but
The ASA classification ... (Table) aims to ... pulmonary and cardiac complications ... Higher ASA class ... #Classes #Classification
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
tubular acidosis (Types ... and 2, but not type ... Low #Potassium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes
Elevated Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pancreatic causes:
 - Pancreatic cancer
 - Complications pancreatitis: eg pseudocyst
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pancreatic causes ... Pancreatic cancer - Complications ... obstruction - Drugs: 5-ASA ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Type 1 - Mediators ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... #allergy #table ... #classification
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... end-organ damage, multisystem ... • Most common type ... #Types #diagnosis ... warm #wet #dry #table
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... and Management Algorithm ... Reduces Risk of Complications ... • Secondary Causes ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... TB, parasitic, complications ... Malignancy, Autoimmune, OSA ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Types of Skull Fractures #Diagnosis #EM #ENT #NSG #Skull #Fracture #Classification #Complications #Algorithm #Ddxof
Types of Skull Fractures ... Skull #Fracture #Classification ... #Complications ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss Types ... the most common type ... Hearing tests such as ... Aminoglycosides, ASA ... ○ Meningitis complications