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Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
venules are compressed ... detumescence (erection-ending ... Inadequate venous function ... Priapism Prolonged erection ... lasting more than
Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
are crucial for ... and curvature are ... and moderator bands ... - Twisting and ... significantly to RV ejection
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Caesarean section ... chorioamnionitis) • Functional ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
Fluorochrome that binds ... doesn't stain most ... sensitive as Ag detection ... ; some strains are ... fungus #comparison #table
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Checklist Head ... and on correct suction ... neutral position - Hands ... Proning #Nursing #Checklist ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... they have one post
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
Enteral Feed Formula Selection ... formulations and brands ... are most appropriate ... Most Wards Patients ... Formulations #Comparison #Table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
hemodynamics and cardiac function ... Most patients, however ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... See table below ... Although electron ... microscopy and antibody detection ... Negative Staining Electron