Pyloric stenosis

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Questions 1. What is pyloric stenosis? 2. What is the clinical presentation of pyloric stenosis? 3. How is the diagnosis made? 4. What metabolic derangements are associated with pyloric stenosis,…

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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

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Questions 1. Describe the embryology and pathophysiology of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. 2. What are the clinical features of congenital diaphragmatic hernia? 3. How is congenital diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed? 4. What…

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Abdominal wall defects

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Questions 1. What are the differences between gastroschisis and omphalocele? 2. What are the preoperative concerns for these two defects? 3. How would you manage this neonate intraoperatively? 4. What…

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Abruptio placentae and placenta previa

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Questions 1. What are the major causes of third-trimester bleeding? 2. What is abruptio placentae, and what are the risk factors for this condition? 3. What are the manifesting signs…

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Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy

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Questions 1. What is the concern when placing an epidural catheter if the platelet count is low? 2. Who is at risk for developing an epidural hematoma? 3. What is…

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Blood replacement

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Questions 1. How is oxygen transported? 2. Describe the compensatory mechanisms for blood loss. 3. What is the minimum acceptable hemoglobin concentration (transfusion trigger)? 4. List potential sources of autologous…

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Lower extremity anesthesia

Jul 14, 2019 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Lower extremity anesthesia

Questions 1. Describe the sensory innervation of the lower extremity. 2. Which nerves are affected during anterior cruciate ligament surgery? 3. What are the anesthetic options for anterior cruciate ligament…

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Labor and delivery

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Questions 1. What options are available to the mother for labor analgesia? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of various neuraxial anesthetic techniques for labor and delivery? 3. What…

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Preeclampsia

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Questions 1. Classify the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. 2. What are the incidence and risk factors of preeclampsia? 3. Explain the etiology of preeclampsia. 4. Describe the pathophysiology of preeclampsia….

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