COMbank Flashcards
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when triaging patients in multi person injury accidents, First priority patients are color coded what?
Red, indicating they need immediate life saving treatment
when triaging patients in multi person injury accidents, Second priority patients are color coded what?
Yellow to indicate that they require urgent medical care within 2-4 hours
when triaging patients in multi person injury accidents, patients who appear to have minimal injuries such as the child are treated last, regardless of age. Third priority is color coded what?
green, they need medical treatment, but it can be safely delayed
when triaging patients in multi person injury accidents, Patients that are deceased or have minimal chance of salvage are not treated. These patients are color coded what?
black
Door to needle time for fibrinolytic therapy in STEMI when PCI not available needs to be less than how long
< 30 min
This is an acquired benign dermatologic condition that appears suddenly as an itchy papular rash over the trunk. It is most commonly seen in men over the age of 50. The rash usually appears as small, red papules on the central back or mid-chest regions. It has been associated with sweating, sun exposure, heat, and ionizing radiation.
Grover disease (transient acantholytic dermatosis)
What are histologic findings of Grover disease
focal acantholysis and dyskeratosis
Describe the disease progression of Grover disease
- The disease is self-limiting; patient should be educated to avoid excessive sweating and sun exposure
- A topical steroid can be used for symptomatic relief
Symptoms of this include hemorrhagic blisters, milia, scarring, dyspigmentation, and hypertrichosis localized to the dorsal hand and forearms
Porphyria cutanea tarda which results from deficiency of hepatic uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase, an enzyme involved in the metabolism of heme
Specific antibody for pemphigus vulgaris
anti-desmoglein 3
This is an autosomal dominant disease due to a mutation in ATP2C1, a calcium ATPase pump. It is characterized by the presence of vesicular lesions and crusting erythematous plaques over intertriginous areas including the genitals, inguinal area, sometimes extending onto the thigh, as well as the chest, neck, and axilla. Burning and pruritis accompany the eruption, as well as a MALODOROUS drainage that may occur from secondary bacterial infections
Familial benign pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey disease)
Both ALS and syringomyelia can present with both UMN and LMN signs . . how do you tell difference?
ALS is a pure muscle disorder . . no sensory changes
-ALS also, almost always begins Asymmetrically
What are common somatic findings associated with migraines.
Abnormal strain patterns at the SBS and cervical or upper thoracic spine dysfunction
Osteoporosis may be diagnosed how?
when dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan results show a bone mineral density of 2.5 standard deviations or more below peak bone mass (T score ≤ -2.5), OR with history of a fragility fracture ***
Patients with meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), are at increased risk of developing persistent what?
pulmonary hypertension (PPH).
All infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car safety seat until what age?
2 years or have reached the manufacturer’s max limit
All children 2 years or older should use what type of car riding safety?
Forward-Facing car safety seat with harness for as long as possible
At what size and age should children be restrained in the rear seats always using lap and shoulder seat belts
-typically 4 feet 9 inches and are between 8 and 12 years of age
All children younger than 13 years should be restrained where in a vehicle
rear seat
All children who have reached the weight or height limit for their forward facing car safety seat should be seated in what? . . . Most 5 year olds will have outgrown a child safety seat but will not be tall enough to fit correctly in a lap and shoulder belt
A belt-positioning Booster seat until the vehicle seat belt fits properly
Budd-Chiari syndrome, or hepatic venous outflow obstruction is most commonly caused by polycythemia vera . . what are he classic findings of polycythemia vera
- pruritis
- Blurry vision
- Erythromelalgia (burning in the hands and feet followed by a blue or red discoloration)
What is the imaging modality of choice in diagnosing Budd-Chiari syndrome.
Doppler ultrasonography
What does doppler US show in Budd-Chiari syndrome?
Positive findings include inability to visualize the junction of the major hepatic veins with the inferior vena cava, thickening or stenosis of the hepatic veins, or abnormal flow in the hepatic veins or inferior vena cava.
Describe the use of venography in the diagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome
Venography is the gold standard for diagnosing Budd-Chiari syndrome. It is critical in assessing full extent of disease and optimal treatment. However, due to its invasiveness it can only be performed if other noninvasive tests are not diagnostic or negative with a strong clinical suspicion for disease.