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Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Usually middle-aged diabetic ... be present or signs ... Pathophysiology: ... pyelonephritis CMC IM ... #management
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
neck (usually has ... , outer diameter ... Surgical management ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... #differential #management
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
and Management ... duodenum Clinical Signs ... that precedes a later ... Pathophysiology: ... - CMC IM Residency
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
be secondary to diabetic ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... because narrowed airways ... Abnormalities #Abnormal #Diagnosis
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
antigen assay has ... MUCORMYCOSIS • Risk: Diabetes ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... shock • Mortality rate ... #Management #Infections