Various studies have demonstrated Hypocalcemia as a poor prognostic marker in patients with pancreatitis. It is often apart of severity…
Cortisol, the primary glucocorticoid in the body binds to glucocorticoid receptors. However, given its molecular similarity to Aldosterone (mineralcorticoid) it…
Multi system disorder seen only in patients with CKD (GFR <15; rarely with a GFR of 15–29, but FDA currently…
Antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with risk factors for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) include: Known history of SBP: Typically prolonged outpatient…
Pulse oximetry is almost ubiquitous in the acute medicine setting. It can be very useful but has its limitations. Some…
A common infectious disease question is what organism(s) is associated with different kinds of bites. Cat Bites: Pasteurella multocida Dog…
Asterixis is considered a form of myoclonus. HOW TO DETECT? Have the patient hold their arms outstretched with fingers and…
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a thiazide diuretic that acts in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidney on the Na/Cl- symporter to…
Piperacillin/tazobactam is a commonly used antibiotic with tolerable side effects and broad antimicrobial activity in general practice. Rare side-effects can…
Bifascicular Block: 1. Left anterior fascicular block (LAFB) or left posterior fascicular block (LPFB) AND 2. Right bundle branch block…
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