Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Door to balloon time = 90 minutes Transfering to PCI capable facility vs. Fibrinolysis “In general, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is preferred because it leads to improved outcomes compared to fibrinolysis when performed in high-volume medical...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis Hypercalcemia algorithm reviewed (AAFP). H&P Causes of hypercalcemia. Common presentation. Diagnostic studies *An isolated elevated calcium level should be repeated before further workup is indicated. Order CMP with ionized calcium. Treatment 1st-line...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Primary polydipsia is also called dipsogenic diabetes insipidus or psychogenic polydipsia. It can cause excretion of large volumes of dilute urine. Primary polydipsia is NOT a problem with ADH production or lack of response to ADH. The underlying cause is an intake of...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Definition “A chronic disorder marked by excessive urination and usually intense thirst and dehydration, caused either by insufficient production or release of the pituitary hormone vasopressin or by inability of the kidneys to respond effectively to...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
-Differential diagnosis of hyperhidrosis. Primary focal hyperhidrosis, Treatment 1st line = Antiperspirants -Mild hyperhidrosis: Treat with nonprescription antiperspirants -If nonprescription antiperspirants fail, use prescription strength antiperspirants such as...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Pulmonary Abscess / Anaerobic Pulmonary Infection Antibiotics that work: Clindamycin is the standard treatment of an anaerobic lung infection Clindamycin 600 mg IV q8h followed by Clindamycin 150-300 mg PO qid. Ampicillin plus sulbactam is as effective as Clindamycin...
