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CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
Dry, stuffy nose ... first, then try straps ... → adjust straps ... during day, try ... noise → check air filter
DIY Respirator

Innovative technique to create a cheap, reusable, elastomeric respirator for use during critical N95 supply
DIY Respirator ... using only a face mask ... in-line ventilator filter ... and two elastic straps ... Es_iY5WJdmI #DIY
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Post op, Post infection ... , Psychologic stress ... Examination: • Signs ... Pull test • Dry ... adenopathy suggest infection
DIY Facemask - Creating my own  N95
1. anesthesia. mask 
2. Straps (vent masks here)
3. Ventilator
DIY Facemask - Creating ... 1. anesthesia. mask ... Straps (vent masks ... Ventilator filter ... FACEP @MdFacep #DIY
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Skin exam for infection ... to determine if stress ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold day ... lung issues • Older
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
the end of the day ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
vasculitis in older ... systemic sx + signs ... vasculitis vs infection ... or 1 mg/kg/day, ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Post Myocardial Infarction VSD on POCUS Echocardiogram

Older female with hx of severe GERD. Worsening over 8
Post Myocardial Infarction ... VSD on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Older female ... Worsening over 8 day ... SeptalRupture #pocus
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... Direct microbial infection ... • Bilateral signs ... Predictive of MS ... Infections: - Herpes zoster
Post Myocardial Infarction VSD on POCUS Echocardiogram (Color Doppler)

Older female with hx of severe GERD. Worsening
Post Myocardial Infarction ... VSD on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Color Doppler) Older ... Worsening over 8 day ... SeptalRupture #pocus