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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... Insulin deficit: - Type ... produced - Type ... pts under large stresses ... #comparison #endocrinology
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tolerance • Type ... Type 2 Diabetes ... Hyperglycemia (e.g ... Trauma, Surgery,
Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Affected Pelvic Floor 
 - Trauma/Surgery
   • Surgery: Anorectal,
• Surgery: ... • Age-Related (e.g ... • Neuropathy (e.g ... Diabetes, Congenital ... Tumors/Trauma (e.g
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
metastases, Infection (e.g ... diseases, Trauma, Surgery ... Metabolic causes (e.g ... disease, Drugs (e.g ... Classification #Types
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sympathomimetic Drugs (e.g ... Disease • Diabetes ... Interpersonal Issues (e.g ... psycho-social trauma '(e.g
Types of Urinary Diversion Procedures
Ileal Conduit:
 • Technically simpler, fewer complications, and well understood. No bladder
Types of Urinary ... E.g.: Indiana Pouch ... Technically difficult surgery ... Diversion #Procedures #Types ... #Comparison #Management
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology ... and Management Algorithm ... somatic syndromes (e.g ... Abdominal or pelvic surgery ... Bowel #Syndrome #Pathophysiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... What is the type ... Diabetes regimen
Needles and Suture Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Needles come in many shapes and cutting edges for
larger suture diameter ... (e.g., 3 is larger ... (e.g., 4-0, or ... sutures #needles #surgery ... #comparison
Stapler Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for reanastomosis of viscera, vessel ligation, and excision of specimens.
Stapler Types - ... hollow viscera, e.g ... #Staplers #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison