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Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
to an allergic ... to an allergic ... to an allergic ... reaction • Type IV ... #Types #Classification
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Soluble antigen - Allergen-specific ... When the specific allergen ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... Pathophysiology #Allergy ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Mechanism of Action: Allergen-specific ... cell antigens, leading ... reactions #types #allergy ... #table #classification
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... END-ORGAN DYSFUNCTION ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... water #Shock #Classification ... warm #wet #dry #table
Causes of Sore Throat / Rhinorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Common viral pathogens: Rhinovirus, Coronavirus, Influenza virus,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cytomegalovirus, HIV ... • Acute Head Cold ... Rhinorrhea • Allergic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
difficult airway - Allergies ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction ... Stable patients
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Carbapenems - IV ... in case of PCN allergy ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable ... Coli - P.