Medicine

Routine Patient Care 1.1 • If patient is in cardiac arrest refer to Cardiac Arrest - 3.2A, or Cardiac Arrest - 3.2P. • Determine if pediatric protocols apply. “Pediatric Patient” is defined as a child who fits on a length-based resuscitation tape up to 36 kg (79 lbs) or 145 cm (57 in). Vermont EMS strongly encourages the use of a pediatric reference system when treating pediatric patients. Agencies should adopt and train with a system that uses weight, length, or age to identify...

NEUROSURGERY CENTER FOR RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION The Neurosurgery Center for Research, Training, and Education has as its primary focus the improvement of patient care. These goals are met by the development of new biologically and technologically advanced diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and innovative instrumentation. The center functions in collaboration with the School of Public Health through its clinical and basic science departments and it...

CHARGE TO THE COMMITTEE AND STUDY APPROACH Section 4305 of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act required the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to enter into an agreement with the IOM for activities “to increase the recognition of pain as a significant public health problem in the United States.” Accordingly, HHS, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), requested that the IOM conduct a study to assess the state of the science regardin...

This document comprises clinical scenarios for a post-surgical rotation exam, featuring over 60 questions. Each scenario presents a patient case followed by multiple-choice questions with verified answers, guaranteeing learners an A+ grade. Topics include acute abdominal conditions like appendicitis, small bowel obstruction, and pancreatitis, ensuring comprehensive preparation for the exam.

This document provides a series of questions related to obstetric emergencies, particularly focused on labor and delivery scenarios, aimed at medical stud ents. Each question presents a clinical scenario followed by multiple-choice options for the appropriate management or action. Topics covered include various aspects of obstetric care such as management of labor complications, assessment and treatment of pregnant trauma patients, handling cultural considerations, recognition of obstetric emerg...

This document provides a series of questions related to obstetric emergencies, particularly focused on labor and delivery scenarios, aimed at medical stud ents. Each question presents a clinical scenario followed by multiple-choice options for the appropriate management or action. Topics covered include various aspects of obstetric care such as management of labor complications, assessment and treatment of pregnant trauma patients, handling cultural considerations, recognition of obstetric emerg...

This document is a comprehensive multiple-choice questionnaire covering various aspects of obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) including history, examination, anatomy, embryology, menstrual cycle physiology, and labor mechanisms. It addresses topics such as calculating expected delivery dates, anatomy of the female genital tract and fetal skull, stages of labor, fetal surveillance, and menstrual cycle characteristics. Additionally, it discusses disorders like Turner syndrome and androgen insensit...

Juliana Mirabelles 25 y/o CC: Pain with urination HPI: 25 year old female p/w 3 day history of dysuria, urinary frequency as well as mucopurulent vaginal discharge. She denies fever, chills, myalgia. She has a previous hx of UTI, smoking, and multiple sex partners with some unprotected sex.The pain is alleviated by a warm bath and increased with standing. Physical exam shows cervical friability. PMHX Allergies: NKDA Other active problems: None Medical, surgical, obstetric: None j...

Rachael Hardy complain two right-breast lumps 1) How can I help you? 2) Do you have othersymptoms or concerns we should discuss? 3) Have you gained or lost weight unintentionally despite normal appetite and exercise? 4) Have your breasts changed in size or tender? 5) Do you drink alcohol or smoke? 6) Does anyone in your family have breast problems or a history of breast cancer? 7) 8) Any issues wit heat or cold intolerance, loss of appetite, increased thirst orsweating 9) Movable breast...

D/D for ____ includes DKA, hypoglycemia, UTI, sepsis, drug overdose, stroke, and seizure. - deteriorating mental status or unconscious patient D/D for ____ includes appendicitis, pancreatitis, PID, obstruction, AAA, perforated viscous, diverticulitis, mesenteric ischemia, or infarction. - acute abdomen What is the treatment for allergic reaction? immediate & subsequent? - epi 1:1000 IM q 10 min 0.5mg; antihistamine (H1 & H2), steroids, bronchodilators What is the rule of 9's in burn manag...