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Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
effusion fluid or air ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... examination and vital signs ... Plan definitive management ... • Aspirate and drain
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... Myotonic dystrophy - Brain ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... Treatment depends ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... • Traumatic brain ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
immune compromise Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Abdominal or flank ... ultrasound as initial ... data • Early treatment
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Full Set of Vital Signs ... Setup - Ultrasound ... - Distended neck ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #criticalcare #treatment
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Clinical ... lat decubitus - air ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #causes ... #management #treatment
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... Hyperdefecation • Anterior neck ... fibrillation/flutter • Abdominal ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... endocrinology #signs
Cholecystitis on Abdominal POCUS 

Stone in Neck (SIN), sludge, & wall thickening ARE present, and all
POCUS Stone in Neck ... (SIN), sludge, ... associated comet tails, caused ... #POCUS #clinical ... #gallbladder #ultrasound
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
lung disease Caused ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... Treatment: • ... #treatment #hepatology
Empyema Necessitans (EN) on Chest Wall Physical Examination

Pulmonary teaching case: you are called to the bedside
Examination Pulmonary ... removed chest drain ... Fusobacterium Treatment ... is required Nick ... #PhysicalExam #clinical