Data Trace Editor – See: – Arterial Development: – Components: – inferolateral branch of arteria comitans nervi ischiadici inf gluteal ) – medial femoral circumflex – lateral femoral circumflex – 1st perforating branch of profunda – Discussion: – persisting distal portions of ischiadic artery become peroneal & … Read more
See: – Bld Prod Menu – Transfusion Therapy – PT/PTT * Volume: 5-10 mL (approximately 100 units of Factor VIII and 250 mg Fibrinogen per unit of Cryoprecipitate) – it also contains von Willebrand factor; – the standard adult dose is a pool of 10 bags and contains approx 1,000 mg Fibrinogen; * Rate of Infusion: as rapidly as possible; * Indications: Hemophilia A, von … Read more
– Discussion: – careful exam to identify crystals in synovial fluid can establish a dx early and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions for treatment of suspected infectious arthritis. – presence of crystals does not exclude infection, esp since abnormalities such as Gout may increase likelihood of septic arthritis; – cultures … Read more
– Discussion: – plain x-rays may fail to demonstrate dorsal angulation of proximal pole-lunate complex and the concomitant flexion of distal pole; – CT scan is indicated w/ any hint of foreshortening due to angulation is suspected; – scaphoid may be well visualized w/ 6-8 CT sections made along true longitudinal axis; … Read more
– Discussion: – demonstrates intra-articular extension of frx – degree of comminution of posterior facet; – calcaneocuboid joint; – impingement of lateral border of calcaneus on lateral malleolus and entrapment of tendons or nerves can be demonstrated; – latter is best seen … Read more
– Adult male: 0.7-1.3 mg/dL; – Adult female: 0.6-1.1 mg/dL; – Child: 0.3-0.7 mg/dL – Increased: – Renal Failure – Postrenal Obstruction – Gigantism, Acromegaly, – Ingestion of Roasted Meat – Aminoglycosides – H2 Blockers – NSAIA False positives: w/ Ketones (DKA); Decreased: Pregnancy, Loss of muscle … Read more
– Discussion: – involves a combination of ligamentous injury at inferior portion of SI joint, and verticle fracture of the posterior ilium which extends thru iliac crest; – posterior superior iliac spine remain attached to the sacrum; – often occurs as a part of lateral compression fractures; … Read more
– See: Priorities of Weaning from Ventilatory Support Vital Capacity > 15 cc/kg Negative Inspiratory Force < -25 cm H2O Respiratory rate < 30 Spontaneous Tidal vol > 5 cc/kg (may not be important) 48 % false negative prediction of outcome; PaO2 > 300 mm Hg on FiO2 of 100%; Trial of room air @CPApp4fvn[CPAP: … Read more
1) Resolving clinical course 2) Adequate surgical debridement 3) Adequate serum level of the Antibiotic (verified) 4) Reliable parents 5) No vomiting or diarrhea w/ the Antibiotic 6) Identification of the Organism (relative indication)
* Apnea * Deteriorating Alveolar Ventilation – pH < 7.25 – Rising PaCO2: in appropriate clinical setting, especially with falling pH; PaCO2 > 60 mm Hg; * Inadequate oxygenation: (Pul. Edema, Consilidation, Atelectasis); – Falling PaO2 – PaO2 < 70 mm Hg on 50% O2 by mask; – PaO2 < 55 mm on room air … Read more