6 results
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
Subperiosteal abscess ... tip -> Bezold abscess ... #Mastoiditis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis #otology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... Summary Lung Abscess ... Etiology: • Necrosis ... Pathophysiology ... foreign body, cancer
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
to open; oral suction ... Apnea/poor effort, Signs ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... normalized vital signs ... examination only if concern
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... + Coma → high concern ... for structural etiology ... indicators of cortical etiology ... • Examine for signs
Bulimia Nervosa: Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
Biological Risk Factors
 • Gender: F > M
 • Genetics: Some
structure and function ... failure, excessive concern ... BulimiaNervosa #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
ventricular ejection fraction ... Strategies: • Assess ... Strategies: • Assess ... Cardiotoxicity #cardiology #oncology ... #pharmacology #