5 results
Atrioventricular Septal Defect
aka AV canal defect aka endocardial cushion defect
 • Epidemiology and Associations
 • Embryology
Physical Exam • Pathophysiology ... Post-Operative ICU Management ... • Long Term Follow ... #peds #pediatrics ... #cardiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... • Most common cause ... Abscess Pathophysiology ... Coccidioides • Parasite ... #differential #causes
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
Labs o Review Meds ... ensure that the lung ... not adherent o Direct ... the tube as it passes ... Checklist #Procedure #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Cataract Plan for Meds ... change CV risk Chest ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management ... for select patients
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
Echinococcus is a parasitic ... dogs and other pets ... Infection can cause ... the liver and lungs ... #clinical #radiology