Hard Stuff/High Yield Flashcards

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Outline 5 herniation syndromes

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  1. Uncal Herniation
    * Medial temporal lobe through the tentorium
    * Ipsilateral blown pupil, contralateral hemiparesis
  2. Central Transtentorial
    * Supratentorial herniation down
    * Coma, Pinpoint pupils, Bilateral paralysis, Rigid
  3. Subfalcine (MCC)
    * Cingulate gyrus under falx cerebri
    * H/A, contralateral leg weakness
  4. Transcalvarial
    * Out of head
  5. Upward Transtentorial
    * Cerebellum up
    * N/V, Coma, Pinpoint pupils, downward gaze
  6. Cerebellotonsillar
    * Cerebellar tonsils through foramen magnum
    * Coma, Pinpoint pupils, Bilateral paralysis, Apnea
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Define Sepsis as per SEPSIS3

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Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection

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What are the 3 criteria in the qSOFA?

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RR >22
SBP <100
Altered mental status (GCS <14)

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Define Septic Shock, as per SEPSIS3

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Sepsis + vasopressors req’d to maintain
MAP >65
and
Lactate >2.0 mmol/L
after adequate fluid resuscitation

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List 3 key elements of informed consent

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For consent to be considered valid:
It must be voluntary
Patient must have the capacity to consent
Patient must be properly informed

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List 3 key elements of decision making capacity

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A patient is considered to have the capacity to consent if:
Understands the nature of the proposed investigation or treatment
Understands the anticipated effects of the proposed treatment and alternatives
Understands the consequences of refusing treatment

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List 6 domains of quality in health care according to the AHQR and Institute of Medicine

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Safe
Effective
Patient Centered
Timely
Efficient
Equitable

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List 10 Intrinsic & 16 Extrinsic Performance-Shaping Characteristics of the ED

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INTRINSIC
Limitations of human cognition

High levels of uncertainty

High decision density

High cognitive load

Narrow windows of opportunity

Multiple interruptions or distractions

Low signal-to-noise radio

Surge phenomena

Novel or Infrequently occurring conditions

Patient factors (Acuity, Language, Delirium)

EXTRINSIC
High communication load

Poor teamwork

Overcrowding

Production pressures

High ambient noise levels

Information gaps

Report delays

Inadequate staffing

Poor feedback

Inexperience

Inadequate supervision

Sleep deprivation or Sleep debt

Fatigue

Multiple transitions of care

Poorly designed procedures

ED layout

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List 2 things to document if a patient wants to leave AMA

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  1. Documentation of patient’s capacity
  2. Documentation of patient’s reasons for refusing treatment/investigation
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Define convergence, as it relates to mass casualties and disasters

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Informal, spontaneous movement of people, messages, and supplies towards the disaster area.

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Name 3 tests or things you can apply when there is a unique ethical case without precedent

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1) Impartiality test
- Whether the practitioner would accept this action if he or she were in the patient’s place.

2) Universalizability test
- Whether the practitioner would be comfortable having all practitioners perform this action in all relevantly similar circumstances

3 Interpersonal justifiability test
- Whether the practitioner can supply good reasons to others for the action. Will peers, superiors, or the public be satisfied with the answers

*If the answers to the questions is affirmative, the practitioner has identified a reasonable probability that the proposed action falls within the scope of ethically acceptable actions

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Name 3 situations which fulfill medical futility

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Physiologic futility
Quantitative futility
Qualitative futility

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Outline list of SDMs for a patient

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1) Spouse (not divorced or legally separated)
2) A majority of the adult children who can be reasonably contacted
3) Parents (of an adult)
4) Domestic partner
5) Sibling
6) Close friend
7) Attending physician, in consultation with a bioethics committee

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What does a p-value represent?

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Probability that the observed results could have occurred due to random chance

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List 15 AIDS-Defining Illnesses

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INFECTIOUS:
- Multiple or Recurrent Bacterial infections
- Candidiasis of bronchi, trachea, or lungs
- Candidiasis of esophagus
- Coccidioidomycosis, disseminated or extrapulmonary
- Cryptococcosis, extrapulmonary
- Cryptosporidiosis, chronic intestinal (>1 mo duration)
- CMV disease (other than liver, spleen, or nodes), onset at age >1 mo
- CMV retinitis (w/ loss of vision)
- HSV: chronic ulcers (>1 mo duration) or bronchitis, pneumonitis, or esophagitis (onset at age >1 mo)
- Histoplasmosis, disseminated or extrapulmonary
- Isosporiasis, chronic intestinal (>1 mo duration)
- MAC, disseminated or extrapulmonary
- TB of any site, pulmonary, disseminated, or extrapulmonary
- Mycobacterium, other species or unidentified species, disseminated or extrapulmonary
- Pneumocystis jiroveci PNA
- Recurrent PNA
- Salmonella septicemia, recurrent
- CNS Toxoplasmosis, onset at age >1 mo

MALIGNANCY:
- Invasive Cervical cancer
- Burkitt Lymphoma
- Kaposi sarcoma
- Immunoblastic Lymphoma
- Primary Lymphoma of the Brain

OTHER:
- HIV related Encephalopathy
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
- Wasting Syndrome 2/2 HIV

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List 8 causes of ACUTE hepatic failure

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ABCDs….
Acetaminophen
Hepatitis A
Autoimmune hepatitis
Amanita phalloides (mushroom poisoning)
Adenovirus
Hepatitis B
Budd-Chiari syndrome
Cryptogenic
Hepatitis C
CMV
Hepatitis D
Drugs & Toxins
Hepatitis E
EBV
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
Reye’s syndrome
Genetic = Wilson disease
Hypoperfusion (Ischemic hepatitis, Sepsis)
HELLP syndrome
HSV
Heat stroke
Hepatectomy
Infiltration by Tumor

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What is the chance of getting HIV with a needlestick from a known HIV+ patient?

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0.3%

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Describe situations for HAV and HBV PrEP and PEP

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HAV PrEP:
- HAV Vaccine
OR
- HAV IG for nonimmune individuals who are at high risk of exposure to hepatitis A, immunocompromised patients, >6 months of age, have chronic liver disease, allergy to HAV vaccination

HAV PEP:
- ISG 0.1mL/kg IM to close personal contacts, daycare workers and kids
- ISG 0.2mL/kg IM to food-borne exposures within 2 weeks of exposure

HBV PrEP:
- HBV Vaccine (3 inj series)

HBV PEP:
- Tx w/in 1-2 weeks to prevent seroconversion
- HBIG 0.06mL/kg IM ASAP

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List 4 bugs that cause a unilateral lobar PNA

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S. pneumo
K. pneumo
H. flu
Morexella catarrhalis
TB
Legionella
Adenovirus

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Outline DDx of a cavitary lesion seen on CXR

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C → Cancer (Broncogenic, Mets)
A→ Autoimmune (GPA, RA)
V → Vascular (Septic Emboli, Pulmonary infarct)
I → Infectious (MSSA/MRSA, TB, Klebsiella, MAC, Aspergillus, anaerobes)
T→ Trauma (Pneumatocele)
Y→ Youth (CPAM, Bronchogenic cysts)

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Outline CURB-65 rule

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  • Confusion
  • Uremia >7
  • RR >30
  • BP <90 systolic, or <60 diastolic
  • Age >65

Risk of 30-day mortality
0 = 0.7%
2 = 9.2%
5 = 57%

0-1 = outpt mgmt
2 = inpt mgmt
3+ = consider ICU

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Outline the PECARN CT Head Rule

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<2 YEARS:
CT if:
* Altered
* GCS <15
* Palpable skull fracture
Observe if:
* Severe mechanism
* LOC >5s
* Non-frontal scalp hematoma
* AbN behaviour as per parents
Otherwise no CT

> 2 YEARS:
CT if:
* Altered
* GCS <15
* Basilar skull fracture
Observe if:
* Severe mechanism
* LOC
* Severe headache
* Vomiting
Otherwise no CT

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Outline the 4 severe mechanisms of injury in the PECARN CT Head Rule

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Struck by high impact object

MVC with fatality, ejection, or rollover

Pedestrian or Bike w/out helmet vs MV

Fall from >3ft (Age <2) or >5ft (Age >2)

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Outline Inclusion (2) & Exclusion (4) criteria for PECARN CT Head Rule

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INCLUSION
1) Blunt Head trauma <24hr ago
2) Age <18

EXCLUSION
1) GCS <14
2) Previous neurologic disorder
3) Trivial injury mechanism
4) Penetrating head trauma
5) Known brain tumour

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Define impact seizure, and its potential clinical significance
- Brief self-resolving seizure after traumatic impact, w/ quick return to neurologic baseline - Occurrence may prolong recovery of concussion
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Outline the Incomplete Cord Syndromes: 1) Anterior Cord 2) Central Cord 3) Brown-Sequard
Anterior Cord Hyperflexion or Ischemia Motor: Bilateral paralysis Sensory: Intact proprioception/vibration, Bilateral pain/temp loss Central Cord Hyperextension (lig. flavum buckles in) Motor: UE loss > LE loss Sensory: Intact proprioception/vibration, Pain/temp loss in distribution of one or several adjacent dermatomes at site of lesion Brown-Sequard Hemisection (penetrating trauma) Motor: Ipsilateral hemiparesis Sensory: Ipsilateral proprioception/vibration loss, Contralateral pain/temp loss
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List 15 causes of DIC
Sepsis & Bacteremia (gram pos & neg) Crush injury Complicated surgery Severe head injury Acute Leukemia Brain tumours Ovarian tumour Pancreatic cancer Amniotic fluid embolism Abruptio placentae HELLP syndrome Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Eclampsia Septic abortion Amphetamine overdose Abdominal aortic aneurysm Peritoneovenous shunt Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction (ABO incompatibility) Severe Malaria Snake & Viper venoms Fulminant Hepatic Failure Reperfusion after Liver Transplant Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome Heat Stroke Burns Purpura Fulminans Protein C Deficiency Pulmonary Embolism ECMO
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Outline tx options in DIC
Treat underlying cause PLTs FFP Cryoprecipitate Supportive care +/- Heparin if thrombosis is primary issue TXA CONTRAINDICATED
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List 2 risk factors for development of delayed neurologic sequelae after CO poisoning
Extremes of age Loss of consciousness
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List 5 indications for HBOT after CO poisoning
*Best if started w/in 6 hours of exposure COHb >25% w/out clinical findings COHb >15% in Children & Pregnancy (or signs of fetal distress) Unconsicousness at scene or Syncope reported Persistent Altered LoC Focal Neuro Deficits CV Instability (ischemia/arrhythmia) pH <7.25 Evidence of End-Organ Ischemia (Resp failure, ECG changes, High Trop) Prolonged CO exposure w/ minor clinical findings
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Outline 3 diagnostic lab findings in DKA
Hyperglycemia >11 mmol/L Serum ketosis BHB ≥3 mmol/L) and/or Ketonuria (mod-large) Acidosis pH <7.3 or HCO3 <18 mmol/L w/ AG >12
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List 8 risk factors for cerebral injury in peds DKA
- New-onset DM - Longer duration of symptoms - Young <5yrs - Lab evidence of severe dehydration (high Ur, HCT) - Severe acidosis (pH <7.1 or HCO3 <5) - Hypocapnia (pCO2 <21) - Insulin tx in 1st hr mgmt and/or insulin bolus - Rapid administration of Hypotonic IV fluids - Use of NaHCO3 - Failure of measured Na to rise during tx
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List 8 warning signs of cerebral injury in peds DKA
- aLoC, especially after initial improvement - HA (severe, worsening, or starts after tx onset) - Irritability in young children - Vomiting - Urinary incontinence - HTN (may be diastolic) - Bradycardia (unrelated to sleep or improved vasc vol) - Respiratory depression or O2 desat - Cranial nerve palsies
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Outline 6 goals of mgmt in (peds) DKA
Correct volume depletion Correct acidosis Stop ketogenesis Correct electrolyte imbalances Restore normal blood glucose Monitor for and prevent complications (CI, hypoglycemia, symptomatic electrolyte deficiencies, hyperchloremic acidosis) Manage coexistent illness or precipitating factors
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Outline 7 mgmt steps of cerebral injury in peds DKA
- Minimizing movement & agitation - HOB >30 - Maintain head in midline position - Administering isotonic fluids (change to isotonic if using 0.45% NaCl) - Reduce rate to 75% of calculated hourly rate if sufficient to maintain adequate perfusion. - 3% NS @5 mL/kg over 10-15 mins (max 250mL) OR Mannitol 1g/kg (max 100g) over 15-20 mins - Urgent consultation w/ PICU
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Outline 8 risk factors for suicide
SADPERSONS Sex (Male) Age (Older) *Depression Previous attempts EtOH/Drugs *Rational thinking loss (Psychosis) Separated/Divorced *Organized attempt (Access to lethal weapon) No social supports *Suicidal ideation * = highest impact
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Outline PERC rule for PE r/o
*Any point means NOT low risk, cannot r/o, need other risk score "HAD CLOTS" Hormone use Age >50 DVT/PE hx Coughing blood Leg swelling U/L O2 <95% Tachycardia HR >100 Surgery/Trauma <4wk
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Outline Hestia Score for Outpt Tx of PE
* basically anything that would reasonably require a pt to be admitted, or cause concern for their safety at home * like PERC, having 1pt means have to stay in hospital Hemodynamically unstable (HR >100, SBP <100, need ICU) Thrombolysis or Embolectomy needed Active bleeding or high risk for bleeding (recent CVA, GIB, Sx, PLT<75, uncontrolled HTN) >24hr on suppO2 req'd for SaO2 >90% PE dx'd while on AC >24hr severe pain needing IV analgesia Medical or Social reason for admission >24 hr (infxn, cancer, no support) Cr clearance <30 mL/min Severe liver impairment Pregnant Documented Hx of HIT
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Outline YEARS algorithm for PE
* validated in pregnancy * if pregnant w/ signs of DVT, get U/S first. If abnormal = tx w/ AC. If U/S normal, move to usual 3 Q's 3 Q's: 1. PE most likely dx? 2. Clinical signs of DVT? 3. Hemoptysis? Score = 0, use D-Dimer cutoff of 1000 FEU Score 1+, use D-Dimer cutoff of 500 FEU >500 or >1000 gets CTPA <500 or <1000 gets R/O PE
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According to 2018 CCS Guidelines for AFib: List 4 populations that should be anticoagulated for 3 weeks before being cardioverted
Valvular Afib NVAF <12hr & recent TIA/CVA NVAF 12-48hr & CHADS2 2+ NVAF >48hr
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List 10 Causes of Atrial Fibrillation
Hypertensive heart disease Cardiomyopathy Ischemic heart disease Valvular disease (especially mitral) Congestive heart failure Pericarditis Hyperthyroidism Sick sinus syndrome Myocardial contusion Acute ethanol intoxication (holiday heart syndrome) Idiopathic Cardiac surgery Catecholamine excess Pulmonary embolism Sepsis Cardiac tamponade Accessory pathway (Wolff-Parkinson-White) syndrome
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Outline ACLS changes in an LVAD pt
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Outline Clinical Criteria for Diagnosis of Anaphylaxis (WAO 2020)
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List 10 DDx for maculopapular rashes
Measles Ebola Rubella Strep TSS RMSF VZV EBV West Nile Zika Chikungunya African sleeping sickness Serum sickness Parvovirus B19 Roseola (HHV6) HIV Scarlet fever Mycoplasma pneumoniae Juevenile idiopathic arthritis Still's disease Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus SJS/TEN Fixed drug eruption DRESS Drug eruption Kawasaki Enterovirus (Coxsackie HFM)
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Describe the Gartland Classification for Supracondylar fractures *and mgmt of each type
Type I: Minimal or no displacement *splint/cast for comfort Type II: Displacement of the fracture but with the posterior cortex intact --> IIA: No rotational component --> IIB: Some rotational component *reduction, casting, monitor for compartment syndrome *percutaneous pinning Type III: Displaced, no cortical contact, periosteal contact --> IIIA: No rotation of the fracture --> IIIB: Rotation present *sedation+reduction *posterior splint *percutaneous pinning Type IV: Complete disruption/displacement *operative mgmt
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List 9 Risk Factors for Becoming a Victim of Elder Abuse
Functional dependence or disability Poor physical health Cognitive impairment/dementia Poor mental health Low income/SES Social isolation/low social support Hx of family violence Previous traumatic event exposure Substance abuse
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List 5 Risk Factors for Becoming a Perpetrator of Elder Abuse
Mental illness Substance abuse Caregiver stress Hx of family violence Financial dependence on older adult
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List 10 Indicators from the Medical History of Possible Elder Mistreatment
Poor living conditions according to paramedics or others Unexplained injuries Hx of frequent injuries Delay between onset of medical illness or injury and seeking of medical attention Recurrent visits to ED for similar injuries Using multiple physicians and EDs for care rather than one primary care physician (“doctor hopping or shopping”) Noncompliance w/ medications, appointments, or physician directions Patient or caregiver reluctant to answer questions Strained patient/caregiver interaction Inconsistent history of injury mechanism between the patient and caregiver Elderly patient referred to as “accident prone” Caregiver not able to give details of the patient’s medical history or routine medications Caregiver answers the questions regarding the patient Abandonment of the patient in the ED by the caregiver
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List 10 DDx of STE in pts with chest pain
- Acute MI - Acute pericarditis - LVH - LV aneurysm - Ventricular paced rhythm - Benign early repolarization - Normal variant - Osborn J wave of hypothermia - Hyperkalemia - Brugada syndrome - PE - Acute cerebral hemorrhage - Prinzmetal angina - Takotsubo cardiomyopathy - Postelectrical cardioversion
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List 10 Causes of Compartment Syndrome
Bleeding: - Major vascular injury - Coagulation disorder - Anticoagulant therapy Reperfusion: - Arterial bypass grafting - Embolectomy - Ergotamine ingestion - Cardiac catheterization - Lying on limb Trauma: - Fracture - Seizure convulsions Intensive muscle use: - Exercise - Seizures - Eclampsia - Tetany - Muscle hypertrophy Burns: - Thermal - Electrical Intraarterial drug injection Interstitial infiltration Leaky dialysis cannula Venous obstructions: - Phlegmasia cerulea dolens - Ill-fitting leg brace - Tight cast - Venous ligation Procedures/Surgery: - ORIFs - Excessive traction on fractured limbs - Closed fascial defects Nephrotic syndrome Popliteal cyst
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Outline 4 compartments of the lower leg and their contents
ANTERIOR Muscles: - tibialis anterior - long toe extensors Vessels: - anterior tibial artery Nerve: - deep peroneal nerve = sensation to first web space of foot LATERAL Muscles: - peroneus longus - peroneus brevis Nerve: - superficial peroneal nerve = sensation to dorsum of foot SUPERFICIAL POSTERIOR Muscles: - gastrocnemius - plantaris - soleus Nerve: - sural nerve = sensation lateral side of foot & distal calf DEEP POSTERIOR Muscle: - tibialis posterior - long toe flexors Vessels: - posterior tibial artery - peroneal artery Nerve: - tibial nerve = sensation to plantar aspect of foot
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List MAJOR Duke criteria for IE
1) Positive BCx = 2 sets (+) with typical pathogens: - Staphylococcus aureus - Viridans streptococci species of Streptococcus bovis - Enterococcus species - HACEK group OR = Persistent (+) BCx with typical organism for IE OR = 1x BCx (+) or Serology (+) for Coxielli burnetii 2) Echo evidence of Endocardial Involvement - Pendulum-like vegetation on valve endocardium - Paravalvular abscess - Prosthetic valve dehiscence - New valvular regurgitation
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List MINOR Duke criteria for IE
1) Predisposition = predisposing heart condition or IVDU 2) Fever >38°C 3) Vascular phenomena - arterial emboli - septic pulmonary infarcts - mycotic aneurysm - conjunctival hemorrhages - Janeway lesions 4) Immunologic phenomena - glomerulonephritis - Osler’s nodes - Roth’s spots - (+) Rheumatoid Factor 5) Microbiologic evidence = (+) BCx not meeting Major Criteria 6) Echo findings = consistent w/ IE but do not meet Major Criteria
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Describe Tile's Classification of Pelvic Fractures *biomechanical stability of the pelvic ring
Type A: --> Stable, posterior arch intact - Avulsion fractures - Isolated iliac wing fracture - Pubic rami fractures - Minimally displaced ring fracture - Transverse fractures of the sacrum or coccyx Type B: --> Partially stable, incomplete disruption of the posterior arch - Rotationally unstable - Vertically stable - 2/2 AP injuries = open-book fractures - 2/2 Lateral compression injuries - Unilateral or Bilateral Type C: --> Unstable, complete disruption of the posterior arch - Rotationally & Vertically unstable - Iliac, Sacroiliac, and Vertical sacral injuries - 2/2 Vertical shearing forces - Unilateral or Bilateral
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Describe Young-Burgess Classification of Pelvic Fractures *mechanisms of injury
AP Compression: I. Symphysis diastasis <2.5 cm II. Symphysis diastasis >2.5 cm = Rotational instability - Sacrospinous + Anterior sacroiliac ligament disruption III. Symphysis diastasis >2.5 cm = Complete Rotational & Vertical instability - Complete disruption of Anterior + Posterior sacroiliac ligament Lateral Compression w Pubic Rami #s: I. Sacral crush injury on ipsilateral side II. Sacral crush injury with disruption of Posterior sacroiliac ligaments = Rotational instability - Iliac wing fracture may be present (crescent fracture) III. Severe internal rotation of ipsilateral hemipelvis with external rotation of contralateral side = Rotational instability - "Windswept" pelvis Vertical Shear: - Vertical displacement of symphysis and sacroiliac joints = Complete Rotational & Vertical instability Combined Mechanisms: Any combination of above
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List DDx for Conjugated & Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia in a Jaundiced Infant
CONJUGATED: Obstructive * Biliary atresia * Bile duct stricture * Choledochal cyst Infectious * Sepsis * TORCH infection Metabolic/Genetic * Cystic fibrosis * Galactosemia * Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency UNCONJUGATED: Hemolysis * G6PD * Spherocytosis * Sickle Cell * ABO incompatibility * Cephalohematoma Infectious * Sepsis * TORCH infection Obstructive * Duodenal atresia * Pyloric stenosis Metabolic/Genetic * Galactosemia * Crigler-Nejar syndrome * Gilbert syndrome
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List 8 risk factors for the development of severe hyperbilirubinemia in the neonate
- Prematurity - Cephalohematomas - Dehydration - Asphyxia - Significant lethargy - Temperature instability - Sepsis - Acidosis - Hypoalbuminemia <30 - G6PD deficiency - ABO incompatibility - Hereditary spherocytosis
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Outline weeks from LNMP and bHCG levels required to see certain findings on TV U/S
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List 15 Causes of Pleural Effusion
TRANSUDATIVE - CHF - Cirrhosis with ascites - Nephrotic syndrome - Hypoalbuminemia - Myxedema - Peritoneal dialysis - Glomerulonephritis - SVC obstruction - PE EXUDATIVE - Bacterial PNA - Bronchiectasis - Lung abscess - TB - Viral illness - Primary lung cancer - Mesothelioma - Pulmonary or pleural metastases - Lymphoma - RA - SLE - Pancreatitis - Subphrenic abscess - Esophageal rupture - Abdominal surgery - Pulmonary infarction - Uremia - Drug reactions - Postpartum - Chylothorax
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Outline HAS-BLED score for Afib pts taking AC
* 1-Year risk of major bleeding * Score =/>3 is HIGH RISK HYPERTENSION =1 - uncontrolled, SBP >160 ABNORMAL Renal & Liver Fnc = 1 each - Dialysis, transplant, Cr >200 - Cirrhosis - Bili >2x normal - AST/ALT/ALP >3x normal STROKE = 1 - any hx BLEEDING = 1 - hx major bleed or predisposition to bleed LABILE INR = 1 - unstable or high INR ELDERLY = 1 - age >65yr DRINKS & DRUGS = 1 each - >8 drinks/wk - bleeding meds (anti-PLT, NSAIDs)
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List 5 Early & 5 Late Complications of Tracheostomy
EARLY: Infection Bleeding PTX Obstruction Dislodgement/Displacement LATE: Tracheal stenosis Stoma stenosis Fistulization with artery or esophagus Aspiration chronic PNA Dislodgement/Displacement
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List 5 ways to stop bleeding from a tracheal-innominate artery fistula
- Overinflate the tracheostomy cuff - Apply pressure to the suprasternal notch - Intubate from above, with cuff below the stoma, and hyerinflate the cuff - Place finger in stoma and compress the artery along the anterior wall - Pack around the wound with thrombogenic agents - TXA IV
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List the 11 expanded Denver Criteria for BCVI
- LeFort 2 or 3 - Complex skull fracture/basilar skull fracture/occipital condyle fracture - Severe TBI (GCS <6) - C-spine fracture, subluxation or ligamentous injury at any level - Near hanging with anoxic brain injury - Seat belt abrasion w/ significant swelling, pain, or altered mental status - TBI w/ thoracic injury - Scalp degloving - Thoracic vascular injury - Blunt cardiac rupture - Upper rib fracture (ribs 1–6)
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Outline the Canadian C-Spine Rule, including 3 High & 5 Low Risk Criteria
1) High Risk Mandating Radiography - Age > 65 - Sensory deficit in extremities - Dangerous mechanism of injury: * Fall from ≥ 1 meter or five stairs * Axial load * MVA ≥ 100 km/hr, rollover or ejection * MVC involving recreational vehicle * Bicycle collision 2) Low Risk Factors Allowing for Range of Motion Assessment: - Simple rear-end MVC - Sitting position in ED - Ambulatory at scene - Delayed onset of neck pain - Absence of midline cervical spine tenderness 3) Able to rotate neck 45 degrees to L+R?
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List 8 non-infectious causes of fever in pediatric populations
Heat stroke/Environmental Bundling Leukemia Lymphoma Neuroblastoma Wilm's tumour Juvenile rhematoid arthritis Post-Vaccination Epilepsy-induced Drug fever IBD HSP SLE Diabetes insipidus Serum sickness Pancreatitis Sarcoiditis Thyrotoxicosis
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List 6 causes of desquamating rashes
SSSS TSS TEN/SJS Kawasaki Pemphigus vulgaris Burns Bullous impetigo Scarlet fever
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List 5 clinical features of Endophthalmitis
Dull eye ache Chemosis/Conjunctival injection Hypopyon Hazy view of retina Decreased visual acuity
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Compare & Contrast Periorbital & Orbital Cellulitis
Periorbital (Pre-septal) - Normal VA, non-painful EOM, white sclera - Staph, Strep, H. flu - Amox-Clav x14d Orbital (Post-Septal) - Fever - Ill toxic appearance - Decreased VA, painful limited EOM, red sclera - Proptosis, maybe RAPD - Staph, Strep, H. flu - CT orbit - Pip-Tazo + Vanco IV
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Outline Tx of Acute Rheumatic Fever
--> Benzathine Penicillin 1.2mill units IM x1 (600k units if <28kg) OR --> Penicillin V 500mg PO q8h x 10 days (250mg if <28kg) OR --> Amoxicillin 500mg PO q12h x 10 days OR --> Clarithromycin 250mg PO q12h x 10 days (for pen allergy) For Arthritis: --> ASA 50-100mg/kg/day PO divided q6h (no effect on cardiac) OR --> Hydrocortisone 1-2mg/kg/day PO slowly taper over 2-4 weeks (better for cardiac involvement) Ongoing PPX: --> Penicillin PO or IM qMonthly x 5 years or until adulthood (recurrence rate 8-10% w/in 5 yrs)
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Define DIRECT (ON LINE) medical oversight
Real-time interaction with the prehospital providers via face-to-face or radio/telephone communications
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Define INDIRECT (OFF LINE) medical oversight
Off-line processes such as: - protocol development - quality improvement - personnel education - prospective + retrospective patient care review
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Outline 2 gas laws which are most significant in hypoxia development, in relation to air medical transport
Boyle's Law = volume of a unit of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure - hypoxia at altitude due to fewer molecules of oxygen present per volume of inhaled gas. Dalton's Law = total barometric pressure at any given altitude equals the sum of the partial pressures of gases in the mixture - A decrease in arterial oxygen tension with increasing altitude, resulting in hypoxia.
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List 4 advantages & 4 disadvantages of Rotor-Wing Aircrafts
ADVANTAGE: Transport time <75% ground time Larger service area Avoid common traffic delays and ground obstacles Access usually inaccessible rural & remote locations DISADVANTAGE: Helicopter landing zone requirement more difficult than ground Noise & Vibration Weather limits availability Confined space for transporting pts and equipment, and performing procedures
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List 4 advantages & 2 disadvantages of Fixed-Wing Aircrafts
ADVANTAGES: Increased range & speed Greater patient, crew, and equipment capacity Decreased cabin noise & turbulence Pressurized cabin DISADVANTAGES: Limited to areas w/ airports & runways, & refuelling stations Pts require multiple vehicles for each length of trip to hospital
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List 10 Criteria for using Air Medical Transport
Distance to closest appropriate facility is too great for safe & timely transport by ground Patient’s clinical condition requires that time spent in transport be as short as possible Patient’s condition is time critical, requiring specific or timely treatment not available at referring hospital Potential for transport delay associated w/ ground transport is likely to worsen patient’s clinical condition. Patient requires critical care life support during transport that was not available from local ground ambulance service Patient is located in area inaccessible to regular ground traffic Local ground units are not available for long-distance transport. Use of local ground transport services would leave local area without adequate EMS coverage. For interfacility medical transport, requesting physician determines need for AMT. For scene medical transport, the requesting authorized out-of-hospital provider determines need for AMT
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List criteria for Termination of Resuscitation by BLS or ALS providers
BLS: 1) Arrest unwitnessed by providers 2) No ROSC in field 3) No AED shocks delivered ALS: 1) Arrest unwitnessed by bystander 2) No bystander CPR 3) Arrest unwitnessed by providers 4) No ROSC in field 5) No AED shocks delivered If ANY of the above absent, transport to ED
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List 4 Advantages & 4 Disadvantages of Fixed vs Rotary-wing transportation
FIXED: PROS: - Longer distance - Pressurized - More space - More equipment - Quieter CONS: - Airport - Requires ground crew - No scene landing - Slower - Can’t get remote ROTARY: PROS: - Faster - Scene landing - Remote locations - No need for ground transport CONS: - Loud - Not pressurized - Shorter distances - Less space - Less equipment - Weather restrictions
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List 11 Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale components
Yawning Piloerection Pupil dilation Sweating Anxiety or Irritability GI Upset Myalgia or Arthralgia Tremor Pulse Rate Restlessness Runny nose or Tearing
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Outline the general optimal tx and BP goals in HTN emergencies
In Hr 1 - max reduction of MAP by 20-25% In Hrs 2-6 - goal BP 160/100 * to prevent acute changes in cerebral blood flow
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List 8 causes of peripheral vertigo & 8 causes of central vertigo
PERIPHERAL - BPPV - Labyrinthitis - Vestibular neuritis - Meniere’s - AOM - Acoustic neuroma - Perilymph fistula - FB in ear canal - Motion sickness - Ramsay-Hunt syndrome (Herpes zoster oticus) CENTRAL: - Cerebellar Stroke - Tumour - Vestibular migraine - MS - Meningitis - Toxin (EtOH, Ketamine) - Vertebral basilar artery insufficiency - Posttraumatic injury (temporal bone fracture, postconcussive syndrome) - Encephalitis - Brain abscess - Temporal lobe epilepsy - Subclavian steal syndrome - Chiari malformation
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List 5 Indicators of Inadequate Blood Flow During CPR
Carotid/Femoral pulse not palpable Coronary perfusion pressure <15 mmHg Arterial relaxation (diastolic) pressure <20–25 mm Hg PET CO2 <10mmHg ScvO2 <40%
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List 6 "Surviving Sepsis" Strong Recommendations for Initial Infxn Mgmt & Resuscitation
Infection Management: 1) ABX w/in 1hr for septic shock or high likelihood sepsis 2) Obtain BCx before ABX 3) Use broad-spectrum ABX initially Resuscitation: 4) 30 mL/kg crystalloid bolus w/in 1st 3hr for sepsis-induced hypoperfusion 5) Crystalloids over colloids as 1st-line IVF 6) Vasopressors to maintain MAP ≥65
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List 4 criteria for MAID in Canada
1. Be at least 18 years old and mentally competent 2. Have a grievous and irremediable medical condition 3. Make a voluntary request for medical assistance in dying, without outside pressure or influence 4. Give informed consent to receive medical assistance in dying
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Ossification Centres of the Peds Elbow and Age of Appearence?
CRITOE = Capitellum = 1 Radial head = 3 Internal (medial) epicondyle = 5 Trochlea = 7 Olecranon = 9 External (lateral) epicondyle = 11
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Outline LeFort classification for midface fractures
*All types involve pterygoid plate - Injuries can be U/L, B/L or both Type I = horizontal fracture - transverse fracture through maxilla above roots of teeth - maxilla may be mobile when gripping upper teeth Type II = pyramidal fracture - fractures of nasal bridge, maxilla, lacrimal bones, orbital floor, and rim Type III = craniofacial dysjunction - fractures thru nasal bones, medial, inferior & lateral walls of orbit, and zygomatic arches
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List 6 risk factors for Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome (Central Pontine Myelinolysis included within)
Malnutrition AUD Chronic Liver Dz Hyperemesis Gravidarum HypoK HypoPO4 Rapid correction of hypoNa
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Outline the Clinical Case Definition of Staph Toxic Shock Syndrome
1) Fever >38.9°C 2) Diffuse macular erythroderma 3) Desquamation 1-2wk after illness onset , of palms + soles 4) Hypotension: - SBP <90 (adults) - < 5th%ile by age for children <16 yrs old - orthostatic drop in DBP >15 from lying to sitting - orthostatic syncope - orthostatic dizziness 5) Multisystem involvement +3 of following: - GI: Vomiting or diarrhea at illness onset - MSK: Severe myalgia or CK >2x ULN - Mucous membrane: Vaginal, oropharyngeal, or conjunctival hyperemia - Renal: BUN or Cr >2x ULN, or urinary sediment with pyuria >5 WBC/hpf in absence of UTI - Hepatic: Total bilirubin, AST, and ALT >2x ULN - Heme: PLT <100 - CNS: Disorientation or aLoC w/out focal neurologic signs when fever + hTN are absent
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Outline the Laboratory Criteria for Diagnosis of Staph Toxic Shock Syndrome
(-) Results of: - BCx, Throat Cx, CSF Cx - Rise in titer to RMSF, leptospirosis, or rubeola
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Outline the Case Classification of Staph Toxic Shock Syndrome
Probable: - 4/5 clinical findings + lab criteria met Confirmed: - 5/5 clinical findings + lab criteria met - unless pt dies before desquamation occurs
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Outline the Clinical Case Definition of Strep Toxic Shock Syndrome
1) Hypotension: - SBP <90 (adults) - < 5th%ile by age for children <16 yrs old 2) Multisystem involvement +2 of following: - Renal: Cr >177 for adults, or >2x ULN for age, or >2x above baseline for preexisting CKD pts - Heme: PLT <100, or DIC - Hepatic: Total bilirubin, AST, and ALT >2x ULN, or >2x above baseline for preexisting liver dz pts - ARDS: acute onset of pulmonary infiltrates + hypoxemia in absence of cardiac failure, or by evidence of diffuse capillary leak manifested by acute onset of generalized edema, or pleural or peritoneal effusions w/ hypoalbuminemia - Generalized erythematous maculopapular rash that may desquamate - Soft tissue necrosis, including necrotizing fasciitis, myositis, or gangrene
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Outline the Laboratory Criteria for Diagnosis of Strep Toxic Shock Syndrome
(+) Isolation of Group A Streptococcus
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Outline the Case Classification of Strep Toxic Shock Syndrome
Probable: - meets clinical findings in absence of another identified cause of illness + (+)Cx of GAS from nonsterile site Confirmed: - meets clinical findings + (+)Cx of GAS from normally sterile site (CSF, joint, pleural, pericardial)
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List 6 fractures common in non-accidental trauma
Non-linear skull fractures Long bone in a non-ambulatory child Posterior rib CML Vertebral body Fractures at different stages of healing Multiple fractures Any fracture <1-year-old