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Arthrocentesis - Joint Fluid Analysis

Effusion Characteristics (Color, Clarity, WCC, PMN, Crystals, Bacteria) by Disease Process: 
OA,
Arthrocentesis - Joint Fluid ... Analysis Effusion ... #Effusion #Analysis ... #Table #Aspiration ... Infective #Arthritis #Interpretation
Arthrocentesis of synovial fluid - Interpretation
 - Normal
 - Noninflammatory	
 - Inflammatory	
 - Septic

Viscosity of synovial
Arthrocentesis of synovial fluid ... - Interpretation ... #Effusion #Analysis ... #Table #Aspiration ... Infective #Arthritis #Interpretation
Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
interpreting pleural fluid ... medical diagrams, tables ... pleuralfluid #analysis #interpretation ... lights #criteria #algorithm
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... moderate amount fluid ... resuscitation (e.g. fluid ... pain-dose ketamine infusion ... limit them as able
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... diminished tissue perfusion ... water #Shock #Classification ... Types #diagnosis #management ... warm #wet #dry #table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
needing a little fluid ... achieved negative fluid ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... extracellular fluid ... decreased renal perfusion ... per day until stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... Check levels after infusion ... volume • Offer Fluid ... Volume • Consider Fluid ... #algorithm #treatment
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... difficult airway management ... ventilation • Fluids ... ARDSnet low-PEEP table ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... any evidence of fluid ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... medical and surgical management