Electrolyte Emergencies with Dr. Lederer
Dr. Eleanor Lederer covers hyponatremia, hypernatremia and hyperkalemia with an eye to preventing these emergencies through applied physiology.
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Dr. Eleanor Lederer covers hyponatremia, hypernatremia and hyperkalemia with an eye to preventing these emergencies through applied physiology.
Read MoreDr. Lina MacKelaite gives a case-based, practical lecture on the topic of renal transplant with a focus on evaluation, qualification, benefits and management. She also discusses complications after transplant.
Read MoreDr. Espinoza covers basic cardiac electrophysiology and what happens when it goes awry! He discusses supraventricular tachycardias (sinus tachycardia, atrial tachycardia, AVRT, AVNRT), atrial fibrillation and flutter, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. He discusses recognizing features of ventricular tachycardia to differentiate it from SVT. Finally, he addresses management of tachycardias.
Read MoreDr. Russell Farmer covers the acute abdomen for internists (from a surgeon's perspective). He reviews history and physical findings tailored to an acute abdomen and works through cases to discuss the following: diverticulitis, appendicitis, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, bowel obstruction, cholecystitis, ovarian torsion, testicular torsion.
Read MoreDr. George Aronoff reviews terms used in description of acid-base disorders then creates a construct in which to quickly identify which disorder is present as well as appropriate compensation.
Read MoreDr. David Nunley uses case studies to stress the importance of early identification of patients at risk for life-threatening illness, recognizing early signs and symptoms of critical illness, and initial treatment and interventions for seriously ill patients.
Read MoreDr. Sri Mokhagundam utilizes cases to discuss Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS). He covers differences between the two, workup of hyperglycemia, treatment with fluids, electrolytes and insulin.
Read MoreDr. Marsano discusses evidence regarding diagnosis and management of fulminant hepatic failure. Dr. Marsano is a professor of medicine at the University of Louisville and holds a Distinguished Chair in Hepatology in the department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Read MoreDr. Glenn Hirsch discusses assessment and initial management of acute aortic syndromes: aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating aortic ulcer, rapid aneurysm expansion and aortic rupture.
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