3 results
“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
Evaluation: 1. ... Assess for high ... risk associations ... Marfans, EDS ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... #Evaluation #stratification ... #diagnosis