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Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... coding for bile ... cholestasis, and some cases ... miscellaneous causes ... #differential #causes
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... The most common causes ... - Many other causes ... Causes of elevated ... Causes of Lactate
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Vaughan Williams Classification ... Blockers: • MOA: Block ... primarily) and block ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Class I Antiarrhythmics and their Key Pharmacologic Properties

Class IA = Quinidine, Procainamide, Disopyramide ("Quarter PounDer")
Class IB
Fries Please") Block ... This type of action ... in wide QRS on EKG ... prolonged QT on EKG ... #Pharmacology #Agents
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... • AV block ... Medication side effect (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Atrioventricular Blocks (AV blocks) - ECG Diagnosis Summary
First Degree AV Block
 • The P wave is
Type I aka Mobitz ... • During sinus ... atrioventricular #blocks #AVBlock ... #cardiology #ekg ... electrocardiogram #classification
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Transient K+ efflux moving ... Vaughan Williams Classification ... primarily) and block ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
• Caused by splanchnic ... Pathophysiology: ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... essential in all cases
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology ... Fentanyl 3mcg/kg ... sedation • During ... = dilated BV = raises ... Pressure #ICP #Pathophysiology
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
effects of neuraxial block ... hypovolaemia or combined causes ... and positioning (e.g ... potential surgical causes ... team. ❼ Consider causes