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“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
components of the algorithm ... Procalcitonin <0.5 ng ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... #LP #Antibiotics
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Assess for high ... risk associations ... Marfans, EDS ... opiates • Control heart ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... a) Ischemic heart ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... stratification #diagnosis