amboss 6/30 Flashcards
what is the presentation of malignant hyperthermia
muscle rigidity, perfuse.diaphoresis, hyperthermia, tachycardia, fever, high BP. increased end tidal CO2. there will be a mixed respiratory and metabolic acidosis
what is the cause of malignant hyperthermia
sudden increase in intracellular calcium in muscle fibers causes muscle contraction.
what is the treatment of choice for malignant hyperthermia
dantrolene
what is the earliest sign of malignant hyperthermia
increase in CO2
why does CO2 increase in malignant hyperthermia
because of increased muscle metabolism
what is the treatment for serotonin syndrome
cyproheptadine
what is the presentation of serotonin syndrome
present with hyperthermia, diaphoresis, and muscle hypertonia, it usually occurs after a recent increase in the dose or frequency of antidepressants. Neither were mentioned in this patient. The other typical features of serotonin syndrome are clonus and mydriasis,
what are the necessary steps in someone with vertebral osteomyelitis
in hemodynamically stable patients with no neurological symptoms, the first step is Xray and then MRI. After osteomyelitis is considered plausible, CT-guided biopsy is the next step. antibiotics are held off for specifics
what are the recommended empiric antibiotic regimens for osteomyelitis
Recommended regimens include a combination of vancomycin with either an antipseudomonal cephalosporin (e.g., ceftazidime, cefepime) or an antipseudomonal fluoroquinolone (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin). Ciprofloxacin is effective against Pseudomonas, while vancomycin is effective against Staphylococci,
what is the next step if a septic joint is considered
synovial fluid drainage with empiric antibiotic
what often precedes septic arthritis in a child
URI/sore throat.
what is the most common cause of septic joint in child
staph aureus or streptococcus species
what is arthrocentesis
joint aspiration asshole
what is the most important general measure to relieve symptoms in someone with osteoarthritis
weight reduction
what is the most common joint disorder in the US
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the US.
what is the most common joints affected by osteoarthritis
. The knee is the most commonly affected joint, followed by the hand and hip.
who gets osteoarthritis
Its incidence increases with age and it commonly affects female patients over the age of 50
what are the modifiable risk factors for osteoarthritis
There are only a few modifiable risk factors in patients with osteoarthritis, which include obesity and excessive joint loading or overuse; so causal treatment is limited and weight loss would be the most effective measure at this time.
what is legg-calves-perthes
essentially avascular necrosis
Conservative management with limited weight bearing and physical therapy is recommended for patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease who
are younger than 6 years of age and have minimal or no damage to the femoral head on the initial x-ray.
what is the treatment for SCFE
surgical pinning of the femoral head
who gets SCFE
Older children who are obese
what is the treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip
hip harness that keeps the hips abducted to 50° and flexed to 90–100° to achieve concentric reduction of the femoral head is the treatment of choice for DDH in infants who are less than 6 months old. The harness should be worn for at least 23 hours/day for 6–8 weeks. T
who gets SCFE
children between 10-16 who are obese
who gets transient synovitis
history of viral infection, which usually precedes the onset of this condition. most commonly affects children 4–10 years of age.
what is the most pronounced phenotype for osteogenesis imperfecta type one
This child presents with blue sclera, short stature, and growth retardation, recurrent fractures from minor falls, and decreased bone density – all classic symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta.
what is the presentation of a scaphoid fracture
typically present following a fall on an outstretched hand. The patient exhibits several common symptoms including pain in the anatomical snuff box, between the tendons of the abductor pollicis longus, and decreased grip strength. When pain occurs in the anatomical snuff box after trauma, the injury should be treated as a scaphoid fracture until proven otherwise; initial x-rays may not reveal the fracture in up to 25% of cases.
what is the treatment for a suspected scaphoid fracture that does not show on x ray
spica cast and reimage in two weeks
what is a serious complication of embolectomy of the femoral artery
this can cause reperfusion injury and compartment syndrome. this is caused by tissue damage and inflammation from cross-clamping and femoral clotting throughout the procedure
what is the presentation of cholesterol emboli
mostly pain and skin changes such as lived reticulais, purpura and necrosis
what is the proper way to preserve a severed limp
gently rinsed with water, wrapped in damp gauze, placed in a water-tight bag, and then placed in another bag filled with ice water. An amputated limb should never be placed directly on ice due to risk of cold damage.
what is the most common complication of shoulder dislocation
axillary nerve palsy
what is the first thing to do for shoulder dislocation
test for sensation
what is the next step if suspected meniscal tear and not MRI possible
arthroscopy
what is gram positive, coagulase positive
staph aureus