The Indicatons for Emergent Dialysis
The Mnemonic AEIOU is often used for this situation. A cidosis, especially regarding severe pH <7.2,...
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GRACE 2.0 Score
An improvement on the TIMI score, which was mostly derived in the 80’s Used for risk...
Things to check in patient s/p Catheter placement
As the catheter is placed femorally: 1) Check the groin for hemorrhage 2) Check distal...
Mechanism of Lactulose
Lactulose converts NH3 to NH4+, which is charged. Thus it won’t cross the GI membrane and...
Cullen’s Sign
A sign of retroperitoneal hemorrhage, and useful for diagnosing pancreatitis. Is when you have bleeding surrounding...
Rosacea Fulminans during Pregnancy
44yo HF seen for f/u rosacea x 10 years with h/o of rosacea fulminans during pregnancy....
Pilonidal Cyst
45 y.o. caucasian female with x2 flesh colored nodules on anterior and posterior scalp. Removed via...
Cutaneous Leiomyosarcoma
60 y.o A male who with baseball sized lesion on back with central ulceration. -left upper...
Aortic Dissection
Sudden Tearing chest pain radiating to back CXR shows widened mediastinum and CT with aortic dissection...