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Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
mSv 3 years - Computed ... Barium Enema (Lower ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study
HFNC compared to NIV
HFNC:
- Comfort - Higher comfort  Eating, drinking and speaking less impaired 
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HFNC compared to ... Higher comfort Eating ... P-SILI/VILI - Lower ... NIPPV #bipap #comparison ... #management
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
(arrhythmia in setting ... incr mortality compared ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... criticalcare #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
radiology examinations compared ... months Chest CT ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... seen • Chest CT ... Lung Abscess Management ... Lung Abscess Pathogens
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... - Management of ... effective for treating ... If patient is stable ... to start with lower
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Usually composed ... classically on the lower ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential ... #dermatology #compared
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
lesion has been stable ... , which can be slower ... calcification, further testing ... Management of indeterminate ... #Management #Radiology
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... vasopressors and lower ... values can be compared ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
mortality 26% • CT ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing