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Zones of the Neck - Landmarks and Anatomic Structures

#Anatomy #Neck #Zones #III #Anatomic #Structures
Zones of the Neck - Landmarks and Anatomic Structures #Anatomy #Neck #Zones #III #Anatomic #Structures
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible w/ early shock state) • Tachycardia > 100 BPM • Oliguria • Altered Mental Status (SBP<60) • Elevated lactate • qSOFA/SOFA and SIRS 1) Prepare • Full Set of Vital Signs • Establish IV/IO Access - 2-large bore (18-gauge) peripheral IV's, Consider IL NS/LR infusion • Room Setup - Ultrasound, code cart in rom - Patient on monitor, telemetry, 12-Lead EKG • Ensure adequate support - Call appropriate code - Notify Seniors 2) Readily Reversibles 3) Stabilize and Survey 4) Workup 5) Analyze and Reverse • Obstructive Shock - Distended neck veins, dilated IVC - Cardiac >> Constrictive pericarditis, Pericardial Tamponade - Pulmonary >> Acute PE, Tension Pneumothorax • Hypovolemic Shock - Dry, Flat, collapsible IVC - Hemorrhagic >> Transfuse to Hgb>7 - Non-hemorrhagic >> Aggressive volume resuscitation • Cardiogenic Shock - MI, arrhythmia, valvulopathy - Diffuse crackles, elevated JVP, echo abnormalities - Cath lab? Terminate arrhythmia? Cardiac surgery? • Distributive Shock - Septic Aggressive IVF , ABX - Anaphylactic >> IM Epinephrine - Neurogenic >> Vasopressors, Inotropes - Adrenal Insufficiency >> Corticosteroids Dr. Michael Jones @Jonesy_MA #Shock #Diagnosis #Management #Summary #criticalcare #treatment #workup
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation Indications: • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓ mortality), Other causes of respiratory failure, DNI status, Extubation to NIPPV Contraindications: • Unresponsiveness/coma, Inability to trigger breath, Inability to protect airway / remove mask, Risk of emesis / copious secretions, Recent head/neck surgery Interfaces: Helmet, Full Face, Partial Face, Nasal Modes: • CPAP - Continuous positive airway pressure • s/T - Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel, BiPAP) • AVAPS - Adaptive volume assured pressure (a.k.a. NAPS) by Nick Mark MD @nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive #Positive #Pressure #Ventilation #diagnosis #management #indications #pulmonary #interfaces
The parasympathetic and sympathetic systems - Activation and inhibition pathways by organ system

#Sympathetic #Parasympathetic #Systems #Pathways
The parasympathetic and sympathetic systems - Activation and inhibition pathways by organ system #Sympathetic #Parasympathetic #Systems #Pathways #Innervation #Receptors #Preganlionic #Postganglionic #Anatomy
Sweat gland tumors - Pathology

Made with lots of help from @JMGardnerMD's paper on adnexal tumors for
Sweat gland tumors - Pathology Made with lots of help from @JMGardnerMD's paper on adnexal tumors for the surgical pathologist, https://doi.org/10.5858/arpa.2018-0189-RA Dr. Laura Brown https://twitter.com/lauraebrown #Sweat #gland #tumors #Pathology #Diagnosis
Coagulation Cascade - Anticoagulant Targets
Here's the brief overview of where the main anticoagulants work on the
Coagulation Cascade - Anticoagulant Targets Here's the brief overview of where the main anticoagulants work on the cascade: - Warfarin - II, VII, IX, X (Protein C, Protein S) - Heparins - lla & Xa - Xa Inhibitors (-xaban's) - Xa - Dabigatran - lla Jarred Prudencio, PharmD - https://www.instagram.com/ambcarerx #Coagulation #Cascade #Anticoagulant #Targets #Anticoagulation #Pharmacology
Causes of Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis
Hepatocellular - Liver Parenchyma
 • Infectious: Hepatitis C, A,
Causes of Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Hepatocellular - Liver Parenchyma • Infectious: Hepatitis C, A, E, B, D, EBV, CMV, HSV • Toxic: Alcohol, Medication, Recreational Drugs, Mushrooms • Hereditary: Hemochromatosis, Wilson's Disease, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin • Other: NAFLD, Autoimmune hepatitis, Acute biliary obstruction, HELLP Syndrome, Celiac Disease Hepatocellular - Vasculature • Hepatic Vein: Budd-Chiari, Congestion/CHF • Hepatic Artery: Shock Liver, Thrombus, Vasospasm Cholestatic - Intrahepatic • Obstructive: Malignancy, 1° PBC, 1° PSC, Cystic Fibrosis, Infiltrative Disease, Sickle Cell, VOD, GVHD • Toxic: Medication, Pregnancy, Alcoholic Hepatitis, TPN • Infectious: Sepsis, Viral Hepatitis, TB Cholestatic - Extrahepatic • Biliary: Choledocholithiasis, Stricture, Malignancy, Liver Fluke, Ascariasis, Choledochal Cyst • Pancreatic: Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Cancer - Sophia Hayes MD @Sophia_Hayes_MD #Liver #Injury #Differential #Diagnosis #Causes #Acute #algorithm #hepatology
Gastrointestinal Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
 • Mass lesions: Carcinoma, Large polyps
 • Inflammatory: Reflux esophagitis,
Gastrointestinal Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia • Mass lesions: Carcinoma, Large polyps • Inflammatory: Reflux esophagitis, Cameron lesions, Erosive gastritis, Gastric ulcer, Duodenal ulcer, SB or colon ulcer, Celiac sprue, Whipple's disease, Meckel's diverticulum, Idiopathic ulcers, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis • Vascular: Vascular ectasia(s), Portal hypertensive lesions, Watermelon stomach, Hemangiomas, Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome • Infectious and Miscellaneous: Hookworm, Hemoptysis, Epistaxis, Stronglyoidiasis , Amebiasis, Ascariasis, Tuberculous enterocolitis, Long-distance running, Factitious #Gastrointestinal #Iron #Deficiency #Anemia #Causes #differential #diagnosis
Pathways Involved in Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease. The tricarboxylic acid (TCA)
Pathways Involved in Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease. The tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle comprises a series of chemical reactions that can metabolize amino acids. Amino groups are the products of amino acid deamination. Urea is synthesized through the urea cycle in the liver from the oxidation of amino acids or from ammonia. These mechanisms serve to trap and neutralize the highly volatile and toxic ammonia that is released from α-amino groups on transamination of amino acids in the liver. #Pathophysiology #Nephro #Nutrition #CKD #ProteinMetabolism #AminoAcidMetabolism #Pathways #NEJM
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides - Genetic Causes • Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia • Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia - Secondary Causes • Nephrotic Syndrome • Drugs • Diabetes • Hypothyroidism Decreased HDL - Genetic Causes • Apo-A1 Deficiency/ Variant • Tangier Disease • LCAT Deficiency • Primary Hypo-alphalippproteinemia - Secondary Causes • Sedentary Lifestyle • Smoking • Androgens Increased LDL Genetic Causes • Polygenic Hypercholesterolemia • Familial Hypercholesterolemia • Familial Defective ApoB-100 • LDLr deficiency Secondary Causes • Hypothyroid • Obstructive Liver Disease • Nephrotic Syndrome Increased Triglycerides - Genetic Causes • Familial Hypertriglyceridemia • Familial LPL Deficiency • Apo-Cll Deficiency - Secondary Causes • Diabetes • Alcohol • Increased Estrogen (e.g. Pregnancy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Oral Contraceptive) #Dyslipidemia #Abnormal #Hyperlipidemia #LipidProfiles #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes #PrimaryCare