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Treatments 3 Flashcards

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Trauma assessment, primary

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ABCDE
Airway (ET/cricothyroid)
Breathing (O2, pulse ox, ventilation, pneumothorax)
Circulation (pulse, vitals, IVF x2 PIVs or central line, bleeding)
Disability (GCS, glucose)
Exposure (remove clothes, DRE/Foley, blanket)

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Trauma assessment, secondary

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Reassess ABCs
DRE/Foley (not if high riding prostate/blood at urethral meatus)
NGT placement
Hx
Head-to-toe exam
Examine back, remove backboard
X-rays, FAST, CT, labs, fx management
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Lower ICP

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Head of bed at 30 degrees
Mannitol IV (q6 hrs Na and osmolarity)
Intubate and hyperventilate (temp relief)
Decompressive craniectomy
Ventriculostomy, barbiturate coma, paralysis

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Neck trauma, zone I

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Clavicles to cricoid

CT angiogram, EGD, bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy

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Neck trauma, zone II

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Cricoid to angle of mandible

Surgical exploration

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Neck trauma, zone III

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Angle of mandible to base of skull

CT angiogram, EGD, bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy

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Abdominal trauma, penetrating injury

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(Emergent) exploratory laparotomy

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Pelvic fx + DPL shows blood in pelvis

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Emergent laparotomy

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Pelvix fx + DPL shows urine in pelvis

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Urgent laparotomy (bladder repair)

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Pelvic fx + DPL shows nothing + hemodynamically unstable

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Angiography + possible embolization

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BAT + unstable vital signs + FAST shows fluid in pelvis

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Emergent laparotomy

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BAT + unstable vital signs + FAST shows no fluid in pelvis

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Angiography + possible embolization

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BAT + unstable vital signs + FAST inconclusive

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DPL

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BAT + stable vital signs

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CT abdomen/pelvis, observation

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Tension pneumothorax

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Immediate chest tube placement

Needle decompression if CT delayed (2/3rd IC space mid-clavicular or 5th IC midaxillary)

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Flail chest

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O2
BiPAP or ET
Analgesia

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Gonorrhea prophylaxis

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Ceftriaxone 125 mg IM

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Chlamydia prophylaxis

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Azithromycin 1 g PO or

Doxycycline 100 mg PO bid x7 days

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Trichomonas prophylaxis

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Metronidazole 2 mg PO

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Post-op to improve pulmonary fxn

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Incentive spirometry
Deep breathing exercises
PT
Analgesia

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Pre-op labs concerning for liver disease

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Increased PT/PTT
Decreased platelets
Decreased albumin
Increased bilirubin

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Obstruction (abdominal)

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Surgical lysis of adhesions

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Diverticulitis

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Metronidazole and fluoroquinolone (PO outpatient or IV inpatient)

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Massive GI hemorrhage (perforation)

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Angiography w/ embolization, surgical repair of detectable site of bleeding

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Appendicitis

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Appendectomy

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Acute mesenteric ischemia

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NPO
NG tube
Antibiotics
Resection of necrotic bowel

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Malignant hyperthermia

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Evaporative cooling
Dantrolene
Cold inhaled O2, GI lavage, IV fluids

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Chronic mesenteric ischemia

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Bypass, endarectomy, or angioplasty and stenting

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Graft vs. host disease

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Corticosteroids

Tacrolimus, mycophenolate

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Hyperacute transplant rejection

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(First 24 hrs)

Untreatable

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31
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Acute transplant rejection

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(6 days - 1 year)

Immunosuppressive agents

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32
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Chronic transplant rejection

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(>1 year)
Usu untreatable
Immunosuppressive agents may help a bit

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33
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Common cold

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Rest, analgesia, symptomatic treatment

NO Abx

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34
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Pharyngitis

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Self-limited

Abx reduce infection time, reduce acute rheumatic fever (B-lactams)

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Peritonsillar abscess

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Needle aspiration or I&D

Pain meds + abx (amoxicillin/clavulanate or clindamycin)

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Sinusitis

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Symptomatic (nasal irrigation, analgesics, oral decongestants, intranasal steroids)
Amoxicillin-clavulanata, doxycycline or levofloxacin

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PNA in neonates

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Amp + gent +/- vancomycin

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PNA in 1-4 months

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Macrolides (-mycin) +/- cefotaxime

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PNA in 4 months - 4 years

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Amoxicillin, Ampicillin

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PNA in 5-15 years

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Amoxicillin + clarithromycin
Azithromycin
Amoxicillin + doxycycline

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Acute bronchitis

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Azithromycin, erythromycin, tetracycline, fluoroquinolone

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Viral PNA

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Self-limited

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43
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Strep pneumo PNA

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B-lactam, macrolide (-mycin)

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H. influenzae PNA

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B-lactam, TMP-SMX

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S. aureus PNA

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B-lactam, MRSA coverage (vancomycin, etc)

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Klebsiella PNA

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Cephalosporin + aminoglycoside (gentamicin, tobramycin)

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Pseudomonas PNA

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Antipseudomonal B-lactam (piperacillin-tazobactam, cefepime, imipenem, meropenem, aztreonam) + one or two of following:
Antipseudomonal quinolone (cipro or levofloxacin)
Aminoglycoside (tobramycin, gentamicin or amikacin)
Azithromycin

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GBS PNA

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B-lactam (+ gentamicin in neonates)

49
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Enterobacter PNA

50
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Mycoplasma PNA

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Macrolides (-mycin)

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Legionella PNA

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Macrolides (-mycin), fluoroquinolones (-floxacin)

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Chlamydophila PNA

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Doxycycline, macrolides (-mycin)

53
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Coccidiomycosis PNA

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Amphotericin B or Ketoconazole (systemic)

Fluconazole

54
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Histoplasmosis PNA

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Amphotericin B or Ketoconazole (systemic)

Itraconazole

55
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Blastomycosis PNA

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Amphotericin B or Ketoconazole (systemic)

Itraconazole

56
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Latent TB (asymptomatic +PPD)

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INH x 9 months

57
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Primary or secondary active TB

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Rifampin, Isoniazid Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol x 4 months
THEN Rifampin and Isoniazid x 2 months
Vitamin B6 w/ INH to prevent peripheral neuritis

58
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ARDS

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ICU, treat underlying cause
Mechanical ventilation w/ low tidal volume, adequate PEEP
Conservative fluid management

59
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Mild intermittent asthma

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Inhaled short acting B2 agonist

60
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Mild persistent asthma

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Inhaled short acting B2 agonist +

Low dose inhaled corticosteroid

61
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Moderate persistent asthma

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Inhaled short acting B2 agonist +
Low-medium dose inhaled corticosteroid +
Long acting B2 agonist
Consider LT inhibitor, ipratropium

62
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Severe asthma

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Inhaled short acting B2 agonist +
High dose inhaled corticosteroid +
Long acting B2 agonist
Consider LT inhibitor, ipratropium
Consider systemic steroids, theophylline
63
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Asthma + persistent allergic rhinitis

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LT inhibitor (montelukast, zafirlukast, zileuton)

64
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COPD A (Gold 1-2, mild sx)

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Short acting bronchodilator (albuterol)

65
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COPD B (Gold 1-2, mod-severe sx)

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Short acting bronchodilator (albuterol) +

Long acting bronchodilator (ipratropium, maybe long acting B2 agonist)

66
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COPD C (Gold 3-4, mild sx)

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Short acting bronchodilator (albuterol) +
Long acting bronchodilator (ipratropium, maybe long acting B2 agonist) +
Inhaled corticosteroids

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COPD D (Gold 3-4, mod-severe sx)

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Short acting bronchodilator (albuterol) +
Long acting bronchodilator (ipratropium, maybe long acting B2 agonist) +
Inhaled corticosteroids +/-
Theophylline, home O2 if indicated, PDE4 inhibitor (roflumilast)

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Bronchiectasis

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Pulmonary hygiene including chest PT
Antibiotics for increased sputum
B2 agonists/corticosteroids for symptoms
Resection of diseased lung segments

69
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Superior vena cava syndrome

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Steroids, stent

Tumor removal

70
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Non-small cell lung cancer w/o metastasis

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Surgical resection

Adjuvant chemo, radiation

71
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Non-small cell lung cancer w/ LN

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Radiation

Consider surgery, chemo

72
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Non-small cell lung cancer w/ metastasis

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Palliative

73
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Small cell lung cancer

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Chemo

Radiation (adjuvant)

74
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Laryngeal cancer

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Laryngectomy

Radiation, chemo

75
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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Steroids
Azathioprine or cyclophosphamide
N-acetylcysteine
Lung transplant

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Sarcoidosis

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Occasionally self-resolving

Steroids, cytotoxic drugs, rarely transplant

77
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Pneumoconioses

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Usu no successful treatment (steroids may help)

78
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Goodpasture syndrome

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Plasmapheresis

Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants

79
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Granulomatosis w/ polyangiitis (Wegener)

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Cytotoxic (cyclophosphamide) and steroids

80
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Pulmonary embolism

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Supplemental O2
IVF or pressors if needed for hypotension
AC w/ LMWH or warfarin 3-6 months
IVC if AC C/I
Possible thrombolysis
81
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Pulmonary HTN

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Supplemental O2
Vasodilators to decrease pulm vascular resistance (prostanoids, endothelin receptor antagonists/-sentans, PDE inhibitors/sildenafil, DHP CCB/nifedipine)
AC to decrease risk of pulm thrombus formation
Diuretics for pulm congestion

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Pulm edema

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Treat like CHF (NO LIP)

Nitrates, O2 if hypoxic, Loop diuretics, Inotropes (last ditch), Positioning

83
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Pleural effusion

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Treat underlying condition
Thoracocentesis and CT relieve pressure
CT required for empyema
Pleurodesis if recurrent malignant

84
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Closed pneumothorax, <15%

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Supplemental O2, observe

85
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Closed pneumothorax, >15%

86
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Open PTX, small wound

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CT + occlusive dressing

87
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Open PTX, larger wound

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Attempted closure, low threshold for intubation

88
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Tension pneumothorax

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Immediate needle decompression and CT

89
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Recurrent PTX

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Maybe pleurodesis

90
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Hemothorax

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O2, CT, treat underlying cause

91
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Malignant mesothelioma

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Surgery, chemo, radiation -> all have poor prognosis

92
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Sleep apnea

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Weight loss
No sedatives (including alcohol)
CPAP
Surgery

93
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Atelectasis

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IS, early ambulation, PT
Upper airway suctioning
Lower airway suctioning w/ bronchoscopy

94
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Croup

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Supportive care (humidified/cool air)
Inhaled steroids, epinephrine (if stridor)
95
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Epiglottitis

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Intubation

IV abx 7-14 days

96
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Bronchiolitis

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Supportive care

Inhaled albuterol, epinephrine

97
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Respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn

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Corticosteroids before labor if <37 wks)

Surfactant replacement therapy

98
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Meconium aspiration syndrome

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Suction nose, mouth, upper airway
Supplemental O2, intubate if needed
Surfactant therapy may help
Empiric abx if concerned about PNA

99
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Cystic fibrosis

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B2 agonists, DNAse I, chest PT
Antibiotics PRN (Azithromycin, fluoros)
Pancreatic enzymes and vitamins A, D, E, K

100
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Hepatitis A

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Self limited, supportive care

Vaccine before travel

101
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Hepatitis B

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HBV immediately after exposure in unvaccinated pt
IFN-a
Antivirals (lamivudine, adefovir, entacavir)

102
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Hepatitis C

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IFN-a

Consider ribavirin

103
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Hepatitis D

104
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Hepatitis E

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Self-limited, supportive care

105
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Salivary gland disorders

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Warm compresses, massage, lemon drops (ductal stones)
Abx and hydration (infx)
Surgery (refractory)

106
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Achalasia

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Nitrates and DHP CCB (rarely used)
Pneumatic dilation
Botulinum injections
Myotomy

107
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Diffuse esophageal spasm

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CCP, nitrates, TCAs

108
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Zenker diverticulum

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Cricopharyngeal myotomy or diverticulectomy

109
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GERD

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Elevate HOB, weight loss, dietary modification
Antacids
H2 blockers or PPIs
Nissen fundoplication or hiatal hernia repair (refractory)

110
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Esophageal cancer

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Surgical resection (early)
Radiation/chemo (nonoperative or adjuvant)
Poor prognosis

111
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Hiatal hernia

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Sliding - reflux control

Paraesophageal - surgery (gastropexy, Nissen fundoplication)

112
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Gastritis

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Stop alcohol/medications
H2 blockers/PPIs
Type A - vitamin B12
Type B - PPI + clarithromycin + amoxicillin or metronidazole 10-14 days

113
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PUD

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R/o active bleeding (CBC, EGD, stool guiaic)
PPI/H2 antagonist to decrease gastric acid
Sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, misoprostol (NSAID use) to protect mucosa
Surgery for acute perforation, refractory

114
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

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Surgical resection if localized
PPI/H2 blockers
Octreotide in metastatic

115
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Gastric cancer

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Subtotal gastrectomy (distal third of stomach)
Total gastrectomy (upper/middle stomach, invasive)
Radiation/chemo as adjuvants

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