10/24/21 Flashcards
priapism aspiration
Aspiration at 2 or 10 o’clock is the best approach to avoid the other structures in the dorsal and ventral areas of the penis.
What symptoms suggest the presence of increased intracranial pressure in subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Nausea, vomiting, confusion, and weakness.
What is the most common site of compartment syndrome and what does it contain?
The anterior tibial compartment which is comprised of four extensor muscles of the foot, the anterior tibial artery, and the deep peroneal nerve.
The classic triad of aortic stenosis
dyspnea
angina
syncope
Dyspnea is often the first symptom to appear, followed by chest pain, and then syncope (classically with exertion)
The characteristic murmur of aortic stenosis is
a harsh systolic ejection murmur
crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur that radiates to the carotids, paradoxically split S2, S4 gallop
The ________ nerve runs along the superolateral aspect of the pericardium of the left ventricle.
left phrenic
What medications would lead to decompensation in Aortic Stenosis
Medications that reduce preload, such as nitroglycerin or diuretics, may lead to acute decompensation and should be avoided.
Without surgery, nearly half of patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis die within what time frame?
One year.
Superficial umbilical bruising and edema most commonly associated with acute pancreatitis is known as ___________
Cullen sign
__________ is a physical examination finding defined as an enlarged, palpable, nontender gallbladder in the presence of painless jaundice.
Courvoisier sign
classically associated with biliary obstruction
What is the most common iatrogenic cause of hypothermia?
Non-heated massive blood transfusions or large crystalloid boluses.
Into which anatomic regions can a patient hemorrhage enough to become hypotensive due to blood loss?
The chest, abdomen, retroperitoneum, and thighs.
Children < eight years of age are more likely to have a cervical spine injury of ___________
C1 through C3
Involvement of which cerebral artery can result in contralateral homonymous hemianopsia?
Posterior cerebral artery.
What treatment is recommended as first-line management for patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Acetazolamide
