(Subdural / Epidural)

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  Hemorrhagic Intra-Cranial & Aneurysms (10%): Link: Risks | Intraparenchymal / Intracerebral | Hematoma (Subdural / Epidural) | Subarachnoid Hemorrhage & Intracranial aneurysm | Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is from rupture…

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Bronchiectasis

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  Emphysema: The Pink Puffer |. Anatomic definition: progressive destruction of alveolar septa/ capillaries leading to airspace enlargement and development of bullae.    PFT’s show decr DLCO, incr RC and decr…

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Coma

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  Coma: Links: Key causes, Levels and ICD9 | W/u | CT Findings | Reflex Eye Movement (Dolls Eyes, Caloric Testing) | Pupils & Exam Clues | Posturing | Management…

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injury

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   Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA): Link: PP & Types | S/s | W/u, Risk & Dx | Tx | Prognosis & DDx | Carotids |   Transient neurological attacks (TNAs)…

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Tamponade

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      Cardiac Tamponade: Link: Pericardiocentesis | Constrictive Pericarditis |   A life-threatening, slow or rapid compression of the heart due to the accumulation of fluid, pus, blood, clots…

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Failure (CHF)

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        Heart Failure (HF): Links: Codes & PV | BNP | Precipitating Events | S/s | Left | Right | Systolic | Diastolic | Etiology | Cardiomyopathy…

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Dehydration

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   Dehydration and Hypovolemia:  Links: Definitions & ICD9&10 | Elderly | S/s & W/u | ORT / ORS | Hypodermoclysis / Proctoclycis / Other | IV Solutions | Pediatric |…

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Oximetry

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  Hypoxemia (Decr PaO2):  Links: 5 Mechanisms (V/Q, Shunt etc) | Lab & W/u | Hypoxia | Cyanosis | Pulse Oximetry | Methemoglobin | O2 therapy | See A-a Gradient…

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Hypoxemia

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  Hypoxemia (Decr PaO2):  Links: 5 Mechanisms (V/Q, Shunt etc) | Lab & W/u | Hypoxia | Cyanosis | Pulse Oximetry | Methemoglobin | O2 therapy | See A-a Gradient…

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Hypercapnia

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  Hypoxemia (Decr PaO2):  Links: 5 Mechanisms (V/Q, Shunt etc) | Lab & W/u | Hypoxia | Cyanosis | Pulse Oximetry | Methemoglobin | O2 therapy | See A-a Gradient…

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