Pestana Review notes Flashcards
Tx for increased ICP?
dexamethasone/decadron
Workup for acromegaly?
somatomedin C + pituitary MRI
tumor markers in testicular CA?
alpha-fetoprotein and beta-hCG
hyperacute rejection
within minutes; preformed Abs
acute rejection
5 days - 3 mos; s/s organ dysfunction; tx = steroids
chronic rejection
years; gradual, insidious loss of function
CVP in tamponade or tension pneumo?
high
What is the max CVP acceptable?
15mmHg
What is the ideal urinary output?
0.5-2mL/kg/hr
CVP in vasomotor shock?
low
Normal PCO2?
35-45
anterior cord syndrome
bilateral loss of motor, pain, and temp sensation
central cord syndrome
paralysis + burning pain in upper extremities; normal lower extremities
MOA hemisection/Brown-Sequard?
clean-cut (knife) injury
ipsi: paralysis and loss of proprioception distal to the injury
contra: loss of pain
hemisection/Brown-Sequard
bilateral loss of motor, pain, and temp sensation
anterior cord syndrome
paralysis + burning pain in upper extremities; normal lower extremities
central cord syndrome
MOA anterior cord syndrome?
burst fracture of vertebral body
MOA central cord syndrome?
forced hyperextension of the neck (rear ended)- usu elderly
MOA central cord syndrome?
forced hyperextension of the neck (rear ended)- usu elderly
plain pneumo percussion findings?
hyperresonant to percussion
hemothorax percussion findings?
dull to percussion
CXR findings pulm contusion?
white out
stab wound first step if stable pt?
digital exploration of wound in ER to check for peritoneal invasion
Vaccs needed after splenectomy?
Pneumococcus, HiB, meningococcus (all encapsulated)
Initial tx for crush injury?
fluids, osmotic diuretics, alkalinization of urine