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Question 1

Clin F of post partum endometritis

Answer 1

Fever
Rigors
Tender uterus

Question 2

Immediate mng of postpartum endometritis

Answer 2

Broad spectrum IVABx- gentamicin, amoxicillin, metronidazole

Question 3

Mng of rhabdomyolysis

Answer 3

IVF - isotonic saline - objective is to alkalinize urine to a ph >6.5 and to enhance flushing of myoglobin casts from renal tubules

DO NOT use diuretics

Hemodialysis may be used therapeutically

Question 4

Characteristics of obesity hypoventilation syndrome

Answer 4

Obesity
Daytime hypercapnia
Sleep disordered breathing

Question 5

FIrst line tc for acute resp failure in obesity hypoventilation syndrome

Answer 5

BiPAP