Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
Bat, skunk, raccoon, fox are the four major animal reservoirs of rabies in the U.S. right now. Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis Rabies immune globulin should be given only to people who have NEVER been vaccinated against rabies previously. “For people who have...
Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
Initial treatment is with nonsurgical measures including observation or needle aspiration. Referral for surgical intervention may be appropriate after conservative measures such as observation and needle aspiration fail. Many patients experience spontaneous resolution...
Clinic A/P, adults, ENDOCRINOLOGY, Hospital A/P, Adults
Background The normal action of parathyroid hormone (PTH) is to increase serum calcium levels and decrease serum phosphate levels. PTH affects the kidneys by increasing calcium reabsorption, decreasing renal phosphate reabsorption, and increasing active vitamin D...
Hospital A/P, Adults, HOSPITAL MEDICINE
2nd INPATIENT, Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
Diagnosis: -H&P -Echo, CXR, EKG (Diffuse ST elevations, PR depressions) -CBC, CMP, -Troponins, CRP, ESR. -Consider ordering antiviral/antibacterial/anti-fungal labs to find the cause. -Check flu, HIV. TB if risk factors. -DDx and Etiologies. Treatment: -Consult...
Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds, HOSPITAL MEDICINE
PREPROCEDURE LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS AND ANTICOAGULATION MANAGEMENT (5/2016) INPATIENT ADVANCED PROCEDURES GUIDELINES lower risk procedures higher risk procedures labs and management No pre-procedural labs unless specified below Do not hold ASA/clopidogrel (Plavix)...
