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Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Shock can be caused ... are similar. ... The cause of shock ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #Causes #Types
Tailoring Vasopressors to a Patient's Physiology

Overall, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are all supported by evidence as
and vasopressin are ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Vasopressor #Selection ... #Algorithm #FirstLine
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of types ... Type 1 - Mediators ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Antigen-antibody complexes are ... Tuberculin test, Graft rejection
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
depending on cell type ... sepsis, organ rejection ... sepsis, organ rejection ... Improves after treating ... the underlying cause
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
occurring in the setting ... develop in the setting ... O2 delivery • PE ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
occurring in the setting ... develop in the setting ... O2 delivery • PE ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... and specific for detection ... common causes of ... cryoglobulinemias (types ... #glomerular #testing
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... #Causes #Obstetrics
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
Proves cause-effect ... measurements Type ... when it’s true Type ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... /other causes • ... modifications Algorithm