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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table ... #comparison #management ... endocrinology #treatment
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
Higher risk for ... Higher risk for ... ortho treatment ... opposite limb XR for comparison ... Orthopedics #Diagnosis #Management
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
view chest 0.02 mSv ... American Academy of Pediatrics ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... #Study #Peds #Pediatrics
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
patients at highest risk ... variable tremor, mask ... Elderly at greatest risk ... tremor ("rabbit syndrome ... #pharmacology #management
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Drugs Used for the Treatment ... , may consider risks ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
6.5 % - Reduces Risk ... Complications Risk ... DM2 • High risk ... Presence of vascular risk ... Rubella) • Medications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... perioperative risk ... specific questions to ask ... - Allergies to medications ... medical and surgical management
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pharmacologic Pain Management ... the following risk ... Opioid #Conversion #Table ... #Ladder #medications ... internship #guide #comparison
Hepatorenal Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Who gets HRS?
 • Decompensated cirrhosis
 • Typically with existing
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Management ... present, higher risk ... a precipitant: Medications ... #treatment
Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and a
death and a known risk ... of counseling & medication ... Cessation • Ask ... #Therapy #NRT #management ... #treatment