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Urgent Care Flashcards

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Systemic or Pulmonary insult that leads to pulmonary edema, alveolar collapse, and hypoxemia is known as _____.

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ARDS

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Sepsis, severe trauma, and aspiration of gastric contents are leading causes of ______ (hypoxemia refractory to O2 + organ failure).

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ARDS

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_____ (Prone/Supine) position helps to improve oxygenation in patients with ARDS.

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Prone

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The MC cause of cardiac failure is _____ (chronic condition).

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CAD

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Chronic causes of cardiac failure include:

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  1. Dilated cardiomyopathy

2. Valvular dz

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The most common rhythms seen in cardiac arrest are:

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  1. V tach
  2. V fib

(also PEA and asystole)

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Reversible causes of cardiac arrest include:

*Hint- H’s & T’s

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  • Hypovolemia
  • Hypoxia
  • Hydrogen ion (acidosis)
  • Hypo-/hyperkalemia
  • Hypothermia
  • Tension PTX
  • Tamponade, cardiac
  • Toxins
  • Thrombosis, pulmonary
  • Thrombosis, coronary
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____ is a normal GCS and ____ indicates severe TBI and the need for intubation.

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  • 15–> normal

- < 8–> INTUBATE!

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Give _____ then glucose when a patient is hypoglycemic with hx of EtOH abuse or malnutrition.

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Thiamine

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If you suspect an elevated ICP then elevate the head of bed 30 degrees and give _____ (drug).

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Mannitol

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Treatment of a local allergic reaction involves:

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Ice, elevation, remove stinger, tylenol, ibuprofen

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Treatment of urticaria involves:

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Antihistamines, PO steroids (prednisone, medrol), consider EPI

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Treatment of bronchospasm involves:

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  1. Mild–> Moderate: Albuterol, parenteral steroids (methylprednisolone/solumedrol)
  2. Moderate–> Severe: Parenteral beta agonist (epinephrine), consider intubation
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Treatment of Hypotension involves:

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  • Etiology: histamine, PGE, and leukotrienes vasodilate peripheral vessels, inc capillary endothelial permeability and 3rd spacing
  • Treatment: IV NS or LR bolus, EPI or NE infusion; consider vasopressors (DA) for refractory hypotension
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Treatment of Anaphylaxis involves:

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-Etiology: IgE mediated

Treatment:
1. RSI, 2 large-bore IVs, continuous pulse ox, cardiac monitor

  1. Parenteral beta agonist (EPI), antihistamines, and glucocorticoids, IVF
  2. Obstructive Angioedema: Cricothyrotomy
    - Contraindicated if < 8 y/o
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How is free air on CXR under the diaphragm and free fluid that is not ascites treated?

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Urgent surgical referral!

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What ABX are used for acute abdomen?

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  • Levaquin-Flagyl combo
  • Zosyn
  • Also give aggressive IVF (1 L NS or LR per hr)
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____ burns are the MC type.

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Scald

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_____ (treatment) is recommended for circumferential burns to prevent compartment syndrome.

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Escharotomy

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____ is used to treat superficial burns while _____ is used to treat 2nd-3rd degree burns (not including pregnant, <2mo, and face).

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  1. Superficial- aloe vera and bacitracin

2. 2nd-3rd degree- Silvadene

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What is the Parkland Formula?

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Use to calculate IV Fluids for burns > 10%.

LR 4cc x Wt. (kg) x %BSA= amount given in 24hrs
-Half over first 8 hrs, half over subsequent 16 hrs

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The treatment for chemical burns entails:

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Continuous irrigation with H2O until pH= 7

*Ocular burns- Irrigate ASAP with NS or LR w/ morgan lens for at least 30 min. ABX- moxifloxacin and cycloplegics

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Small surface injuries that may be associated with devastating internal injuries are related to which type of burn?

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Electrical

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Lichtenberg (fern like dendritic pattern on skin) is associated with what type of injury?

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Lightning strike

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____ is the MC cause of death in smoke inhalation pts

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PNA

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Injury ABOVE the glottis is MC caused by ____.

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Heat

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Injury BELOW the glottis is MC caused by _____.

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Chemical injury

*Dx- fiberoptic bronchoscopy

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How are inhalation injuries managed?

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Mostly supportive: humidified O2, pulm physiotherapy, mucolytics, and bronchodilators

Consider intubation IF- copious secretions, laryngeal edema

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Cherry red skin color, agitation, and AMS with a potentially normal PaO2 and SaO2 are signs of _____.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning

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How do you treat CO poisoning?

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100% O2

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What are common OB causes of 3rd trimester bleeding (after 28 weeks)?

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  1. Abruptio placentae (MC)- premature separation of placenta–> abdominal pain and dark red blood
  2. Placenta previa- placenta covers opening of cervix–> profuse, painless, bright red bleeding
  3. Vasa previa- fetal blood vessels near opening of uterus–> painless vaginal bleeding w/ fetal distress
  4. Uterine rupture
  5. Premature labor
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What are non-OB causes of 3rd trimester bleeding?

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Genital tract lesions, infections, intercourse, friable cervix, cervical carcinoma

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Rules for suturing areas of bites…

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  1. YES if: clinically NOT infected, <12 hrs old (<24 hrs on face), NOT on hand or foot
  2. NO if: high risk for infection (crush injury, puncture wound, human/cat bite (unless on face), immunocompromised patient)
34
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What is the treatment of choice for foreign body aspiration?

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Bronchoscopy- used for object removal

35
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What’s the study of choice for an occult hip fx?

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MRI

36
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What’s the study of choice for a pelvic, facial, or intraarticular fx?

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CT

37
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What IV abx are used for open fractures?

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1st-2nd gen cephs and aminoglycosides

*Don’t forget tetanus shot!!

38
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Common sites of dislocations?

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Anterior shoulder, posterior hip, posterior elbow

39
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Key features of Stable Angina are:

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  1. Substernal CP (pressure, burning, tightness)
  2. Brought on by exertion
  3. Nonpleuritic
  4. Usually < 30 min, typically 1-5 min
40
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How is stable angina managed?

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Rest or NTG

41
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Unstable angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI all fall under the umbrella of ______.

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ACS- Acute Coronary Syndrome

42
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UA and NSTEMI can be distinguished from STEMI by:

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  1. UA and NSTEMI- subtotal occlusion; STEMI- TOTAL OCCLUSION
  2. UA and NSTEMI- ST depressions and/or T wave inversions; STEMI- ST elevations
43
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Cardiac enzymes are _____ (positive/negative) in cases of UA and are ______ (positive/negative) in cases of NSTEMI.

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UA= negative cardiac enzymes

NSTEMI= positive cardiac enzymes

44
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The MC cause of MI is:

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Atherosclerosis- acute plaque rupture causing coronary thrombosis

45
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The S/s of ACS include:

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  • Retrosternal “pressure” usually > 30 min!

- NOT RELIEVED WITH REST/NITRO

46
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Silent MIs….

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About 25% of MIs

  • More common in women, elderly, DM, and obese
  • S/s= abdominal, jaw pain, or dyspnea w/o CP
47
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Natural STEMI progression on EKG=

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Peaked T waves–> ST elevations–> Q waves–> T wave inversions

48
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The most sensitive and specific cardiac marker for NSTEMI/STEMI is _____.

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Troponin

*Can also be elevated in cases of renal failure, advanced HF, acute PE, and CVA

49
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How are cases of UA and NSTEMI managed?

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  1. Antithrombotic Therapy
  • Antiplatelet Meds
    a. ASA
    b. ADP Inhibitors (Clopidogrel)
    c. GP II/IIIa Inhibitors (Eptifibatide)
  • Anticoags
    a. Unfractioned Heparin
    b. LMWH (ADR: thrombocytopenia; renal dose)
  1. Adjunctive Therapy and Assess RFs (TIMI)a. BBs (see p. 10 for CIs)
    b. Nitrates
    c. Morphine
    d. CCBs (DOC for vasospastic disorders)
50
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How are STEMIs managed?

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  1. Reperfusion treatment
    - Do w/in 12 hours; either with PCI or thrombolytics
    - PCI best within 3 hours of symptom onset- ideally 90 min.
    - Door to thrombolytics- 30 min.
  2. Antithrombotics
    - ASA- chew, dec. mortality by 20%
    - Heparin
  3. Adjunctive therapy
    - BBs
    - ACEI
    - Morphine
    - K+ and Mg+ repletion, Statin therapy, Monitor BP, glucose, reduce RFs
51
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What are the indications for CABG v. PCI?

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CABG:

  • > 3 vessel dz.
  • L main coronary artery
  • Decreased LV EF
52
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____ is DOC in cocaine-induced MI and _____ (drug) should be avoided.

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CCB= DOC

-AVOID BB b/c of vasospasm

53
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You want to avoid IV ____ and _____ in cases of R Ventricular (Inferior) MI because these drugs may drop preload.

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Nitrates and Morphine

54
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If CP began 12+ hours ago you want to proceed with conservative management which entails:

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ASA +/- Clopidogrel x 9 months, statin, BB, ACEI, Nitro PRN

55
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What is a TIMI score and what is considered a high risk?

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Risk score to assess risk of death and ischemic events in pts with UA/NSTEMI to determine benefit of invasive angiography to reduce mortality

Score ≥ 3 = high risk!

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Absolute CIs for use of Thrombolytics in ACS are:

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  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Non-hemorrhagic stroke w/in 6 months
  • Head/face trauma w/in 3 months
  • Intracranial neoplasm
  • Aneurysm
  • AVM

-p. 11 for relative CIs

57
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Transient ST segment elevations often seen in females > 50y/o and smokers and are associated with hyperventilation, emotional stress, and cold weather are known as ______.

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Variant Angina

58
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Management of Variant Angina and Cocaine-induced MI include:

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CCBs or Nitro

-ASA, heparin, and benzos (for cocaine-induced MI) may be given until atherosclerotic dz is ruled out

59
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Increased BP with NO acute end organ damage is known as a ______.

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Hypertensive Urgency

60
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HTN Urgency is treated with:

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Clonidine or Captopril to decrease BP by 25% over 24-48 hours

Goal= < 160/100mmHg

61
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Increased BP WITH acute end organ damage and BP > 180/120 is known as a ______.

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HTN Emergency!

62
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HTN Emergency managed by:

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Decreased BP by 25% w/in the 1st hours and additional 5-15% over next 23 hours with IV meds

63
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What medications do you want to use for an acute aortic dissection?

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Esmolol, Labetalol

64
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What medications do you want to use for HTN encephalopathy?

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Nicardipine, Clevidipine, Labetalol

65
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Classic triad for PE includes:

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Dyspnea, Pleuritic CP, and Hemoptysis

66
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MC predisposing condition for PE is _____.

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Factor V Leiden

67
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BREATHS acronym for suspected PE

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Blood in sputum
Room air sat < 95%
Estrogen or OCP use
Age > 50 y/o
Thrombotic event in past- PE or DVT, Trauma
HR > 100bpm
Surgery in last 4 weeks

*PERC Criteria- if all the above are negative you effectively r/o PE

68
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Workup for PE:

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PE likely–> CT scan!

*If CT scan is indeterminate then Pulmonary Angiography is the GOLD STANDARD (can also do LE US–> 70% of patients will also have DVT)

PE UNlikely–> D-dimer
-If negative then VTE/PE excluded

69
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EKG findings associated with PE:

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  • Sinus tach and nonspecific ST/T changes MC

- S1Q3T3 most specific–> wide deep S in lead I; isolated Q and T wave inversion in lead III

70
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Management of Stable PE:

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IV UFH or SQ LMWH–> PO Warfarin or NOAC at least 3 months

*No PTT monitoring with LMWH (protamine sulfate is antidote to UFH and LMWH)

**If anticoag CI–> IVC filter

71
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Management of UNstable PE:

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Thrombolytic treatment: tPA (CI if CVA or internal bleed within 2 months)

If Thrombolytics CI–> embolectomy

72
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When is PE prophylaxis warranted?

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Preop patients w/ prolonged immobilization, pregnant, hx of prior DVT/PE

*LMWH: used if undergoing ortho, neuro sx, trauma

73
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What are the 3 types of PTX?

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  1. Spontaneous- Due to bleb rupture
    a. Primary- NO underlying lung dz; tall and thin men
    that are 20-40, smokers, FHx of PTX
    b. Secondary- underlying lung disease w/o trauma
    (COPD, asthma)
  2. Traumatic- iatrogenic: CPR, thoracentesis, PEEP,
    subclavian line placement, trauma
  3. Tension- increased JVP, pulsus paradoxus, HYPOtension
74
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Management of PTX involves:

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  • Observe at least 6 hours w/ repeat CXR to affirm no progression +24-48 hr f/u
  • If primary, spontaneous, and small then observation is okay. Usually resolves w/in 10 days.

*Chest tube placement if large or severe symptoms

**NEEDLE ASPIRATION for Tension PTX–> chest tube

75
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Ingesting harmful substances

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p. 14-15!

76
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Orbital cellulitis…

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  • Usually secondary to sinus infxn (ethmoid 90%)–> S. aureus, S. pneumo, GABHS, H. flu
  • May be caused by dental/facial infxns
  • MC in kids 7-12
  • S/s: decreased vision, pain with eye movement, proptosis, eyelid erythema, and edema
77
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How is orbital cellulitis diagnosed?

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CT scan or MRI

78
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How is orbital cellulitis treated?

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IV ABX- Vancomycin, clindamycin, cefotaxime

79
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What is preseptal cellulitis?

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Infection of eyelid and periocular tissue. May have ocular pain and swelling but NO visual changes and NO pain with eye movement

80
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How is preseptal cellulitis treated?

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Amoxicillin

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