EM7 Flashcards
common causes of APD? 4
Common causes include central retinal artery or vein occlusion, optic neuritis, and retrobulbar neuritis.
when can you see IUP on US?
This range is referred to as the “discriminatory zone” and is 1000-2000 mIU/mL for transvaginal scans and 6500 mIU/mL for transabdominal scans.
: At what week gestation is cardiac activity usually present?
6 weeks
brugada tx?
Automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) placement
most common surgical emergency in patients older than 65 years of age
cholecystitis
painful vs painless vision loss (5)
painful- AACG, optic neuritis, iritis, temporal artertitis, corneal abrasion
painless- RD, CRAO/CRVO, amaourosis, MD, CVA
Wernicke’s encephalopathy triad?
opthalmoplegia, ataxia and confusion
What is diagnostic of appendicitis on ultrasound?
Diameter of 7 mm
What is the normal safe dose of 1% lidocaine solution injected subcutaneously?
3–5 mg/kg, not to exceed 300 mg per injection. 1% lidocaine contains 10 mg/mL of lidocaine.
Which electrolye abnormality is the predominant cause of refeeding syndrome?
hypophosphatemia
The presence of progressive cognitive decline, in addition to two of the following three features - fluctuating cognition, visual hallucinations and parkinsonism
Lewy Body Dementia
What is the common side effect of the administration of hydroxycobalamin?
Skin turns red
most common cause of nontraumatic hip pain in children.
Transient synovitis
proptosis, pain and limitation of extraocular movements
Orbital cellulitis
Diff between preseptal and orbital cellulitis?
OC- May have proptosis, vision impairment, diplopia, opthalmoplegia, cheimosis
painful, shallow, cluster of vesicles
Herpes
painless chancre
Syphillis
painless ulcer, inguinal lymphadenopathy
Lymphogranuloma venereum (C. Trachomatis)
painful chancres, inguinal bubo
Chancroid: H. ducreyi
beefy red genital ulcer
Granuloma inguinalea: K. granulomatis
Dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia
Niacin (B3) deficiency (pellagra)
Toxidrome- hypoglycemia and then fulminant liver failure
Amanita phyllodes
What would a neonate with abdominal pain and bilious vomiting suggest?
Bilious vomiting suggests malrotation with midgut volvulus.
Pericardiocentesis procedure
spinal needle insertion at the left sternal border between the 5th and 6th ribs.
Patients without vomiting 6 hours after exposure will not have major toxicity
Iron toxicity
Deferoxamine indications:
systemic illness, serum Fe level >350 mcg/dL + symptoms
Dx SBP? (3)
PMNs > 250, WBC > 1,000, pH < 7.34
Tx endometritis?
Inpt- clinda, gent
Outpt- augmentin
Epididymitis Treatment is?
< 35 y/o ceftriaxone/doxycycline,
> 35 y/o ciprofloxacin
Best location for temperature probe:
esophagus
ROSC cooling Target temperature:
33 - 36°C
Normal ABI?
ABI > 0.9
If less, needs angiography
Lab findings of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia? (4)
schistocytes on peripheral blood smear, as well as anemia with decreased haptoglobin, and elevated LDH and unconjugated bilirubin.
Tx TTP?
Plasmapheresis
What are three other emergent causes of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia besides TTP?
Hemolytic uremic syndrome, HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver function tests, low platelets), and disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Trichophyton rubrum
Tinea cruris (jock itch)
What correlates with level of severity of placental abruption?
Fibrinogen
Tx SAH?
Treatment is supportive and nimodipine (decreases vasospasm)
Simple Febrile seizure? (3) tx?
- Patient will be a child 6 months to 5 years of age
- With a history of fever > 38º C
- Complaining of a single tonic-clonic seizure lasting < 15 mins
Treatment is supportive care. If lasting > 5 min, a dose of diazepam gel or suppository into the rectum can be used
multinucleated giant cells on Tzanck smear
Herpes
most common site of orbital blowout
Inferior- the maxillary bone is most commonly fractured.
Eczema on what surfaces?
Flexor
Signs of upper motor neuron deficits (3)
lower extremity spasticity, hyperreflexia and a positive Babinski sign.
What age is a contraindication for the administration of tPA in the 3-4.5 hour time frame?
Greater than 80 years.
Stroke deficit Anterior cerebral artery:
frontal lobe dysfct, apraxia, contralat paralysis (lower > upper)
Stroke deficit Middle cerebral artery:
contralat paralysis (upper > lower), hemianopsia, aphasia
Stroke deficit Posterior cerebral artery and VBI:
LOC, nausea/vomiting, CN dysfct, ataxia, visual agnosia
What are the five NEXUS criteria for clinically clearing the cervical spine? I
No focal neurologic deficits, normal alertness, no evidence of intoxication, no distracting injuries, and no posterior midline cervical tenderness.
How to escharotomy?
Incise through skin into subcutaneous tissue
Neck: incise from clavicle to mastoid process
Chest wall: incise along anterior axillary line from 2nd to 12th rib
Extremities: incise on medial and lateral aspects 1 cm proximal to 1 cm distal to burn
How can you diagnose papilledema with ultrasound?
Optic nerve sheath diameter > 5 mm, measured 3 mm posterior to the globe.
If MRI is not available, what other radiographic modality may identify cord compression?
CT Myelography.
most useful marker for severity of radiation injury
Absolute lymphocyte count @ 48 hours
Excellent outcomes are expected for normal levels, fair for 500–1000/mm3, and essentially fatal for < 100/mm3
When to give steroids for PCP PNA? (2) tx?
PaO2<75 or A-a gradient >35
Give steroids first then Bactrim
Pressure ulcer stages?
1- nonblanching erythema - cover w/ transparent film
2- open, erythematous (partial thickness)
3- SC fat (full thickness skin) - hydrogel, Surg debridement if eschar
4- bone, tendon, muscle (full thickness tissue)
Tx of premature rupture of membranes ?
If the fetus is immature (24 – 34 weeks of gestation), corticosteroids (+amp/amox) should be considered to accelerate pulmonary maturity. Over 34 weeks of gestation, delivery is preferred.