Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology 6.1 Diverticulitis Gastroenterol Clin N Am 1988;17:357; Dis Colon Rectum 2000:289 Cause: Diverticulosis with secondary infection. Epidem: Diverticulosis present in almost all patients age > 40 yr in U.S….
Environmental
Environmental Some basic environmental facts: When we speak of elevation (high altitude), we generally mean > 8,000 ft above sea level, although high altitude is anything > 5,000 ft. A…
Endocrinology
Endocrinology 4.1 Acute Adrenal Insufficiency Ann Clin Biochem 1999;36:151; Nejm 2003;348:727 Cause: Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) can be atrophic in nature as seen in idiopathic or autoimmune with suppressor…
Dental Conditions
Dental Conditions 3.1 Infection Compendium 1990;11:492,494,498 Cause: Poor dental hygiene leading to dental and gum disease, or as manifestations of systemic disease as seen in diabetes mellitus, rheumatologic disorders, hematologic…
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular 2.1 Acute Coronary Syndrome Int J Cardiol 1995;49:S3; J Thromb Thrombolysis 1999;8:113; Ann EM 2001;38:229 Events that have sudden onset and could lead to significant morbidity or mortality if…
Lower Extremity Landmarks
Lower Extremity Landmarks DERMATOMES MYOTOMES OSTEOTOMES SCIATIC NERVE Inferior division of lumbar L4, L5 and sacral S1, S2, S3 nerves. Emerges from the greater sciatic foramen. Lies below the piriformis…
Upper Extremity Landmarks
Upper Extremity Landmarks DERMATOMES MYOTOMES OSTEOTOMES BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK Formed from anterior primary rami of C5-T1. 5 roots, 3 trunks, 3 cords, 5 nerves. 3 trunks: upper (C5, C6), middle…
Acid-Base Disorders
Acid-Base Disorders KEY POINTS 1 Viewed in isolation, most ABGs defy unique interpretation for cause or mandate immediate action; each blood gas must be evaluated in light of clinical information…
Burns and Inhalational Injury
Burns and Inhalational Injury KEY POINTS 1 For burn victims, the keystones of initial therapy are large-volume crystalloid resuscitation and maintenance of the airway. Commonly, isotonic crystalloid (4 mL/kg/% body…
