What blood product should be given in the acute setting of LGIB? Fresh Frozen Plasma
What is used to therapeutically reverse the effects of heparin?
... [Show More] Protamine sulfate
What is a normal INR?
< 1.1
What does a high INR indicate? decreased clotting ability
Name 2 ADH antagonists Demeclocycline and Lithium
What are initial steps in management of SIADH?
1. Fluid restriction
2. Loop Diuretics
3. ADH antagonists
Most common location for Morton neuroma 3rd plantar interdigital nerve
What is the Thompson test?
Test for Achilles Tendon Rupture- positive test is the inability to plantarflex when gastrocn. muscle is squeezed
What is a marginal ulcer?
ulcer at the gastrojejunal anastomosis
What is Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia?
Hypoperfusion of the small bowel from vasoconstricted mesenteric vessels "String of sausages" on angiography refers to what anatomic features?
alternating narrowing and dilation of superior mesenteric artery branches indicating mesenteric ischemia
What CT findings indicate ischemic bowel? bowel wall thickening and intramural gas
What should be the initial management of GERD? PPIs
How is GERD treated if PPIs are ineffective?
Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (wrap fundus of stomach around loose LES to help tighten it)
General presentation of Cancer of the Head of the Pancreas painless obstructive jaundice
What is the diagnosis associated with dilated intra and extrahepatic ducts? Primary sclerosing cholangitis
What cancers are associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis? cholangiocarcinoma and colon cancer
Damage to what part of the brain can cause locked-in syndrome? base of the pons
What is the initial management of gunshot wound to the abdomen? exploratory laparotomy
What test is used to assess for an internal bleed in a:
Stable patient?
Unstable patient?
Stable- CT scan
Unstable- Focused Abdominal Sonogram for Trauma(FAST)
What are the most common locations for rapid blood loss from trauma? thorax, abdomen, pelvis, thighs
When should surgical hernia repair be considered in a child? if the hernia persists after 2 y/o until then watch and [Show Less]