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What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
What is the difference ... initial treatment algorithms ... • Tx: urgent surgery ... mesentericischemia #comparison ... #table
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Indication: Can be used ... in all types of ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Tolerance • Type ... I Diabetes • Type ... Trauma, Surgery, ... Burns, Sepsis) • Shock ... endocrinology #causes
Needles and Suture Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Needles come in many shapes and cutting edges for
Most commonly used ... Used for tougher ... brand) names and uses ... sutures #needles #surgery ... #comparison
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
Retractor Types ... the operating table ... #Retractors #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison
Energy Systems - Common Surgical Instruments
Broad term used to describe various methods of cutting tissue or
Instruments Broad term used ... • Endostapler: Used ... Energy #Systems #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison