Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
Gait speed test The gait speed test is a great test to assess for frailty as a component of the preoperative assessment. “Frailty is an age-related, multidimensional state of decreased physiologic reserves. Frail patients are at increased risk of decline as a...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Background Definition: Nephrotic syndrome is defined by the presence of peripheral edema, heavy proteinuria (protein excretion greater than 3.5 g/24 hours), and hypoalbuminemia (less than 3 g/dL). In other words, nephrotic syndrome is the triad of edema, proteinuria,...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
-Clean with either saline or tap water and cover with hydrocolloid foam or another non-adherent dressing that promotes a moist environment. -Don’t clean with povidone/iodine, Dakin’s solution, hydrogen peroxide, wet-to-dry dressings, or any solutions that may...
Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
Patients with MGUS will require regular follow-up visits because of the risk this condition will progress to multiple myeloma “Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is present in approximately 2%–3% of the white population older than 50. It...
Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
-Suboxone – —//— Important links Opioid Risk Tool Suboxone Appropriate Use Checklist Suboxone Medication Guide COWS Induction Sheet References Click to access cows_induction_flow_sheet.pdf Click to access...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis Treatment Immediate urologic consultation for surgical exploration. “Surgical exploration is the immediate priority, with ischemic damage starting between 4 and 8 hours after onset. Attempts at manual detorsion should not delay surgical...
