Sep 12, 2024
Contributor: Kiersten Williams MD, Travis Barlock MD, Jeffrey Olson MS3
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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide.
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Hypertension (HTN) complicates 2-8% of pregnancies
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The definition of HTN in pregnancy is a systolic >140 or diastolic >90, measured...
Sep 9, 2024
Contributor: Sean Fox, MD
Educational Pearls:
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Newborns may lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first week of life
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Weight loss is greatest in exclusively breastfed infants
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Should regain birth weight by age 2 weeks
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Newborns should gain an average of 30g (1 oz) per day in the first 3 months of life
Sep 4, 2024
Contributor: Travis Barlock, MD
Educational Pearls:
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SVT: supraventricular tachycardia
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Pharmacotherapy for SVT includes drugs that block the AV node, such as adenosine
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EKG criteria before adenosine administration in SVT
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Regular rhythm
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Monomorphic: all QRS complexes are identical
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If the EKG is...
Aug 26, 2024
Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD
Educational Pearls:
How does an automated blood pressure cuff work?
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Automated blood pressure cuffs work differently than taking a manual blood pressure.
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While taking a manual blood pressure, one typically listens for Korotkoff sounds (turbulent flow) while slowly deflating the cuff.
Aug 19, 2024
Contributor: Megan Hurley, MD
Educational Pearls:
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Heat cramps
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Occur due to electrolyte disturbances
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Most common electrolyte abnormalities are hyponatremia and hypokalemia
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Heat edema
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Caused by vasodilation with pooling of interstitial fluid in the extremities
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Heat rash (miliaria)
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Common in newborns...