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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
Risk factors include ... Due to the risk ... The classic triad ... have claimed that POCUS ... Clinical #Radiology #POCUS
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA ... cm in men [7] (Table ... Table 1: Annual ... rupture risk according ... #Management #AAA
Clostridium Dificile Risk by Antibiotic Class

Pooled and study-specific risk estimates of community-associated CDI risk by antibiotic
by Antibiotic Class ... study-specific risk ... by antibiotic class ... #Pharmacology #Class ... #Clostridium #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
functional status - Able ... metabolic equivalent able ... ASA class If ... Stable patients ... and undergoing AAA
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification
The ASA classification (Table) aims to predict perioperative mortality rates but
classification (Table ... Higher ASA class ... substantial increase in risk ... when an ASA class ... #Risk
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
the following risk ... on steroids, on ASA ... Equianalgesia Conversion Table ... Opioid #Conversion #Table
Popliteal Aneurysm on Leg POCUS

An 80yo male presented with right leg pain. A DVT ultrasound behind
Aneurysm on Leg POCUS ... significantly higher risk ... for an AAA. (40% ... have an AAA). ... Aneurysm #Leg #POCUS
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk ... PE-related) • PESI class ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... Pulmonary #Embolism #Risk
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
direction using risk ... Association functional class ... through D of the ACC/AHA ... But now the ACC/AHA ... Classification #Stages #Classes