Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
-Definition: Cellulitis with intact skin and no evidence of purulent drainage. -The most common cause is strep or staph. Usually caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci (e.g. group A, B, C, G streptococci) and MSSA. Tx: Parenteral (Mod to Severe): –Cefazolin 1g...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Acute Hyperkalemia. Chronic Hyperkalemia (usually outpatient).
Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
L. sided weakness and numbness. R/o acute ischemic Stroke -H&P performed. -Ddx of stroke, reviewed. -Likely ischemic stroke (which is 87 % of us U.S strokes vs. 13 % hemorrhagic stroke). -admit to telemetry. Cardiac monitor for arrhythmias. -No dextrose in IVFs...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Two types: Acute Hypernatremia. Chronic Hypernatremia (Almost all patients with hypernatremia have chronic hypernatremia).
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis Definition: How is the diagnosis made?* H&P (Pertinent H&P findings including med review & key vital signs) -Common presentation: -Clinical Manifestations: -Associated Conditions: -Risk factors: -Red flags: -Complications: Prostatic abscesses,...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Distinguishing between bites Bedbugs: A rash with multiple exposures on skin that is often not covered by clothing is typical of fleas or bedbugs in a house. Other members of the family may not have it. Bedbugs tend to bite on the upper body and neck. Flea bites are...
