SURGERY EOR study guide - Twist of Lemons

Psychiatry + Behavioral Health

Psychiatry + Behavioral Health MOOD DISORDERS Bipolar I Disorder • Definition: >1 manic episode and occasional major depressive episodes • r/f: family history = strongest risk • mania: abnormal and persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood at least 1 week with marked impairment of social / occupational function – 3+: o mood: euphoria, irritable, labile, dysphoric

CARDIOVASCULAR Acute / Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis

§ penicillin/ampicillin + gentamicin § vancomycin in IVDU o prosthetic valve: § vanco + gentamicin + rifampin (for s.aureus) ... with injection of provoking agents into coronary artery = gold ... vital signs + BP in both arms; complete cardiovascular exam (JVD, PMI, chest wall tenderness to palpation, ...

  Injection, Gentamicin

INTERNAL MEDICINE - Twist of Lemons

with injection of provoking agents into coronary artery = gold ... o Tx: Smoking cessation, lifestyle (BP, LDL/HDL, obesity) o “Primary prevention” = platelet inhibitors (Aspirin, etc.) = cornerstone ... § penicillin/ampicillin + gentamicin § vancomycin in IVDU o prosthetic valve: § vanco + gentamicin + rifampin (for s.aureus) ...

  Injection, Gentamicin

DERMATOLOGY 15% - Twist of Lemons

• Infection occurs 48-72 hours after, MC in immunocompromised Clinical Manifestations • Isolated to perineal area & involves genitocrural folds • Satellite lesions may be visible – tiny, red papules & papulovesicles Diagnosis • Clinical, may use KOH prep Management • Hydrocortisone 1% BID + antifungal (Nystatin cream)

  Infections, Manifestations

OBSTETRICS - Twist of Lemons

bleeding disorders, seizure disorders), surgical (abdominal / pelvic), family (chromosomal abnormalities, ... o Latent HSV = antiviral prophylaxis at 36 weeks o GBS: 36 weeks . o External doppler + external stress gauge for uterine contractions = nonstress test (NST) – baseline

  Prophylaxis, Seizure

After Low Anterior Resection for Treatment of Rectal ...

Dec 31, 2014 · zWhen surgery is performed for Rectal Cancer ei ther all or part of the rectum is removed. zIf the anal muscles can be left (sphincter sparing operation), then a portion of the colon is attached to what is left of the rectum or the anus. This surgery is called a Low Anterior Resection. zThis surgery will affect your usual pattern of bowel ...

  Treatment, Surgery, Anterior, Secretions, Anal, Colons, Cartel, Low anterior resection for treatment of rectal

Anal Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery - AAPC

Surgery of the Colon • Partial Colectomy any part of colon • Total Abdominal colectomy all of colonTotal Abdominal colectomy all of colon • Total Abdominal and Proctocolectomy both colon and rectum • Ileal Pouch Anal Anastmosis usually rectum will need to be removed first then the pouch formation • Primary Anastmosis hand sewn or stapled

  Surgery, Anal, Colons, Cartel, Anal surgery and colon and rectal surgery

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical ...

sive. In practice, the location of a rectal cancer is most com-monly assessed by the distance from its distal margin to the anal verge, defined as the beginning of the hair-bearing skin. Tumors within 15cm of the anal verge are typically classified as rectal cancers, although the total length of the rectum can vary by body habitus and sex.11

  Anal, Colons, Cartel, Colon and rectal

Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of ...

Patients who present with anal fistula after resolu-tion of the abscess typically report intermittent perianal swelling and drainage. nformation about anal sphinci - ter function, prior anorectal surgery, and associated Gi, genitourinary, or gynecologic pathology should be in-cluded in the patient history. nspection of the perinei -

  Surgery, Anal

SURGICAL ANTIMICROBIAL PROPHYLAXIS …

• Colon & rectal resection • High, complex fistula by Surgisis plug or advancement flap • Lateral sphincterotomy for anal fissure • Hemorrhoidectomy • Transanal resection for sessile polyp, villous adenoma, possible T1 malignancy • Rectal prolapse procedure (Altmeier or abdominal rectosigmoid resection/rectopexy)

  Surgical, Antimicrobial, Anal, Prophylaxis, Colons, Cartel, Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis

Directions for Use - mnhospitals.org

conditions or who have had rectal surgery. The physician should determine the degree and location of inflammation or extent of surgery (e.g. location of anastomosis) within the colon/rectum prior to considering use of this device in patients with such conditions. 2. Care should be exercised in using this device in patients who have a tendency ...

  Surgery, Colons, Cartel, Rectal surgery

A MINIMALLY INVASIVE AND EFFECTIVE BRIDGE BETWEEN ...

Radiofrequency Energy Delivery to the Anal Canal for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence. Dis Colon Rectum 2002;45:915-922. CONCLUSION: Radio-frequency energy delivery deep to the mu-cosa of the anal canal for treatment of FI is a new modality that, in this study group, safely improved the Wexner and FIQL scores,

  Anal, Colons

BOWEL FUNCTION ANATOMY - University of Michigan

stool out of the anal canal (5) and the rectum relaxes. The urge to have a bowel movement is gone until the next colon contraction hits the rectum. Frequent holding of stools can cause constipation and desensitization of nerve cells. The longer the stool remains in the colon and rectum, the more fluid is absorbed, and the harder the stool becomes.

  Below, Anal, Colons

Ostomy Overview: Care of the Patient with an Ostomy - …

Apr 04, 2013 · A colostomy is the surgical operation in which a piece of the colon (large intestine) is diverted to an artificial opening (called a stoma). A colostomy is created when a portion of the colon or the rectum is removed and the remaining colon is brought to the abdominal wall (United Ostomy Associations of America, 2013).

  Colons, Ostomy