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5 F’s Mnemonic for Gallstone Risk Factors (Cholelithiasis)

F - Fat (BMI > 30) - Increased liver
European descent #5Fs ... #5F #Fs #Mnemonic ... Cholecystitis #GeneralSurgery
Which conditions are associated with which area of abdomen?

Image source: OConnell TX. USMLE Step 2 Secrets:
#peritonitis; #generalsurgery
How can we break down the differential diagnosis of bilious emesis in infants by age?

Image Source:
pediatricsurgery; #generalsurgery
Top Tips to help you use the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS)

1. It's all about the baseline
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Frailty Scale (CFS ... Terminally ill (CFS ... "vulnerable" (CFS ... limit use of the CFS ... Frailty #Scale #CFS
Suggested diagnostic algorithm for neonate with suspected esophageal atresia +/- tracheoesophageal fistula.

Image Source: De Virgilio, C.,
pediatricsurgery; #generalsurgery
Diagnosis and management of Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN)

Chapel Hill 2012 definition: 
Necrotizing vasculitis ofmedium or small arteries
associated with ANCA FFS
Compartment Syndrome - 5 P's for circulation assessment

pain, pallor (pale skin tone), paresthesia (numbness feeling), pulselessness
Diagnosis #Mnemonic #5Ps
Antibiotics - Mechanisms and Sites of Action 

Inhibit Cell Wall Synthesis or Function 
- Beta Lactams,
Protein Synthesis 50S
Spectrum of activity for systemic antifungal agents
Antifungals: 5FC, flucytosine; AMB, amphotericin B; ANI, anidulafungin; CAS, caspofungin;
Antifungals: 5FC
Linezolid (Zyvox) (PO and IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Oxazolidinone class –unique ribosomal inhibitor (acts on
inhibitor (acts on 50S