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Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Hypersensitivity: Summary Type ... conjunctivitis Type ... Antigen-Ab immune complexes ... #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event) Algorithm

ALTE (Apparent Life Threatening Event) is out, replaced with a new
Unexplained Event) Algorithm ... replaced with a new definition ... and classification ... #Diagnosis #Management ... UnexplainedEvent #Algorithm
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Hypersensitivity: Definitions ... antigen-surface complex ... antibody-antigen complexes ... #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Brady Management ... Pacemaker 3rd Degree, Complete ... #HeartBlocks #Types ... #Classification ... electrocardiogram #ecg
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
deposit of immune complexes ... Types: • Type ... • Type III Often ... tissue disorder (e.g ... #classification
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... potassium and ECG ... Widening of QRS complex ... #algorithm #treatment
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... Mountain Environment Complete ... impact injury) Complete ... patient management ... #Environment #Algorithm
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... Shock Definition ... • Most common type ... #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... doppler, CTA • ECG ... SARS-CoV-2 (or complete ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #Management #Exacerbation
Atrioventricular Blocks (AV blocks) - ECG Diagnosis Summary
First Degree AV Block
 • The P wave is
(AV blocks) - ECG ... Degree AV Block Type ... degree AV Block type ... #ecg #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #classification