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Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity Types ... to complement activation ... Complement activation ... #Classification ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
tubular acidosis (Types ... and 2, but not type ... Low #Potassium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... to complement activation ... #allergy #table ... #classification
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypotension • Anesthesia ... Vasculopathy (SLE, Type ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... and Management Algorithm ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Phenylephrine - Anesthesia Pharmacology
Trade Name: Phenylephrine
Brand Name(s): Neo-Synephrine
Drug Type: α-1 Agonist
Time of Onset: Rapid
Duration of Action:
Phenylephrine - Anesthesia ... Neo-Synephrine Drug Type ... Cardiovascular Effects: - Activation ... α-1 receptors causes ... NeoSynephrine #Anesthesia
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
sympathetic + ADH activation ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... HRS-AKI (formerly Type ... HRS-Non-AKI (formerly Type
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type
Epinephrine - Anesthesia Pharmacology
Trade Name: Epinephrine
Brand Name(s): Adrenalin
Drug Type: Endogenous Catecholamine
Time of Onset: Rapid
Duration of Action:
Epinephrine - Anesthesia ... Adrenalin Drug Type ... adrenergic receptors causes ... ß-2 receptors causes ... Epinephrine #Adrenalin #Anesthesia
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Definitions • Type ... cell surfaces causes ... exposure to allergen causes ... because T-Cell activation ... #Classification