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most common cause of intestinal obstruction
small intestine ileus
pathology of simple intestinal obstruction
dilation, hypersecretion, and bacterial overgrowth
pathology of closed loop obstruction
single constrictive lesion occludes both proximal and distal end of intestinal loop
most common causes of simple intestinal obstruction
adhesions, tumors, strictures
most common cause of closed loop obstructions
hernias, adhesions, volvulus
mechanical obstruction vs ileus
1. location - mechanical = middle of abdomen, ileus = diffuse
2. severity: mechanical = severe; ileus = mild
3. character: mechanical = pain increases and decreases as muscle fatigues; ileus = constant
history: how to distinguish proximal from distal intestinal obstruction
proximal = short periodicity
distal = longer periodicity
history questions to ask ppl with sx of intestinal obstruction to build risk for adhesions and cancer
1. prior episodes of bowel obstruction 2. previous surgeries 3. h/o intraabdominal inflammation 4. h/o cancer
what type of proteins are HLA antigens
glycoproteins
what does G1 stage of cell cycle correspond to
protein synthesis and growth
what is the variable stage of the cell cycle
G1
what does s stage of cell cycle correspond to
chromosomal duplicaiton
what does g2 stage of cell cycle correspond to
mitosis
what does m stage of cell cycle correspond to
nucleus division
what are the 4 stages of mitosis
prophase - centromeres attach, spindle form, nucleus dissolves
metaphase - lining up of chromosomes
anaphase- splitting apart of chromosomes
telophase- reformation of nucleus
where do steroid hormone receptors exist
cytoplasm
where do thyroid hormone receptors live
nucleus
what is generated in glycolysis from 1 molecule of glucose
2 atp, 2 pyruvate
how much atp produced from 1 molecule of glucose from aerobic respiration
36
Three initial responses to vascular injury
vasoconstriction, platelet adhesion, thrombin generation
what are the initial components involved in the intrinsic pathway
exposed collagen, prekallikrein, HMW kininogen, factor XII
what are the initial components involved in the extrensic pathyway
tissue factor, factor vii
what is the prothrombin complex (convergence of intrinsic and extrensic pathways)
factor X, V, calcium, PF 3, prothrombin
what inhibits factor X
tissue factor pathway inhibitor
what links platelets together and binds GpIIb/IIIa molecules
fibrin
what factor helps in crosslinking fibrin
xiii
3 functions of thrombin
converts fibrinogen to fibrin
activates factors 5, 8
activates platelets
2 functions of at3
binds and inhibits thrombin
inhibits factors 9, 10, 11
what molecule activates at3
heparin
function of protein c
degrades 5 and 8, degrades fibrinogen
what is a cofactor for protein c
protein s
where is tpa normally released from, what does it do
endothelium, converts plasminogen to plasmin
function of plasmin
degrades 5 and 8, fibrinogen, and fibrin
what is alpha 2 antiplasmin
inhibitor of plasmin, released from endothelium
what coag factor has the shortest half life
7
does factor 5 and 8 lose activity in whole blood? ffp?
yes, no
which coag factor is not made in liver
8 (made in endothelium)
what are the vitamin k dep factors
2 7 9 10 c s
how long does vit k take to have effect? how long does ffp take to have effect, how long does it last?
6 hrs, immediate but lasts 6 hrs
what is another name for factor 2
prothrombin
what is the normal half life for rbc? plt? pmn?
120d, 7d, 2d
what does pgi2 do, where is it released from?
decreases platelet aggregation
promotes vasodilation
from endothelium
what does txa2 do, where is it released from?
increaes platelet aggregation
promotes vasoconctriction
releases calcium in platelets and exposes GpIIb/IIa AND Gp1a
GpIIb/IIIa vs Gp1b
GPIIb/IIIa = platelet platelet binding
GP1b = platelet collagen binding
what does cryoprecipitate contain
vWF, factor 8, fibrinigoen
what does ffp contain
all coag factors, protein c & s, at3
what medications can cause release of 8 and vwf from endothelium
ddavp, estrogens
what coag factors does pt measure, what does it represent
2, 5, 7, 10, fibrinogen. liver synthetic function
what coagfactors does ptt measure
everything except 7 and 13
what should ptt be for routine anticoagulation
60-90s
what is act, what should it be
activated clotting time
150-200 sec for routine anticoagulation
>460s for cardiopulmonary bypass
what should inr be for general surgery, CL placement, needle biopsies, eye surgery
< 1.5, < 1.3
what is the most common cause of surgical bleeding
incomplete hemostasis
inheritance of vWD
1, 2 = AD
3 = AR
what does vWF do
link Gp1b on plts to collagen
what type of vWD is most common
I
what are the 3 types of vWD, how to tx each type
I = less vWF, DDAVP
II = defect in vWF or doesn't work well, cyro
III = complete vWF deficiency, cryo & DDAVP useless
lab abnormalities in vWD disease
PT normal, PTT either way, long bleeding time esp with ristocetin test
inheritance of hemophilia
X linked recessive
lab abnormalities in hemophilia
prolonged ptt, normal PT (for both types)
hemophilia a vs b
a = 8 deficiency
b = 9 deficieny
planning of surgery for hemophiliacs
for hemophilia a, need 8 levels at 100% before surgery, at least 80% for 2 weeks after surgery

for hemophilia b, need 9 levels at 100% preop, at least 30% 2-3d after
how to tx hemophilia
hemearthrosis - DO NOT ASPIRATE, ice, ROM, either factor 8 or cryo
otherwise, factor 8 or cryo
what meds can cause acquired thrombocytopenia
h2 blockers, heparin
what is glanzmann thrombocytopenia, how do you tx
gp2b/3a receptor deficiency, tx w/ plts
what is bernard soulier, how do you tx
gp1b receptor deficiency, tx with plts
what kind of clots are associated with HIT
white clots
tx for HIT
stop heparin, use argatroban
how long to stop asa prior to surgery
7d
how long to stop plavix prior to surgery? mechanism? tx?
7d
ADP receptor antagonist
PLTs
perioperative plt goal
>50k prior to surg
>20k postop
what coagulation d/o can occur with prostate surgery? how to tx
release of urokinase -> thrombolysis. tx with amicar (aminocaproid acid)
what is the most sensitive way to pick up on bleeding d/o
h&p -- history of
abnormal bleeding with tooth extraction or tonsillectomy
most common congenital hypercoagulability d/o
factor 5 leiden
what is factor v leidin? tx?
defect in factor 5 that causes it to resist activated protein c. tx with heparin & warfarin
tx of hyperhomocysteinemia
folic acid, b12
how to tx protein c & s deficiency
heparin, warfarin
how to tx at3 deficiency
at3 or ffp, then hep + warf
surgery in polycythemia vera
hct < 48, plt< 400 preop
name causes of acquired hypercoagulability
malignancy
inflammatory states
infections
OCP
pregnancy
postop
myeloproliferative
are pts on cardiopulmonary bypass hypocoagulable?
hypercoagulable cuz 12 activated, use heparin to prevent
pathogenesis of venous vs arterial thrombosis
venous has virchow's triad - injury, stasis, hypercoagulability
arterial is just what set at home
indications for ivf filter
CI to anticoagulations, PE on anticoagulation, more proximal DVTs (i.e. deep femoral or iliofemoral)
PEs most commonly caused by
iliofemoral DVT
mechanism of aminocaproid aci
inhibits plasmin
mechanism of warfarin
prevents vitamin k dependent decarboxylation of glutamic residues
how to reverse heparin
protamine
long term heparin causes
osteoporosis, alopecia
what is protamine rxn
hypotension, bradycardia, decreased heart function
LMWH -- what factors does it act on
Xa, thrombin
half life of argatroban
50 min
metabolism of bivalirudin
proteinase enzymesi n blood
what direct thrombin inhibitor is irreversible
hirudin
what needs to be trended with thrombolytics (streptokinase, urokinase, tpa)
fibrinogen levels > 100
absolute CI to thrombolytics
active internal bleeding, recent CVA or neurosurgery <3mo, recent GI bleed, closed head or facial trauma < 3mo, uncontrolled HTN, AVM, thrombocytopenia
which blood products do not have risk of viral transmission
albumin, globulins
respiratory effects of stored blood
low in 2,3-dpg -- causes left shift of hgb curve
lab abnormalities after acute hemolysis after abo mismatch
haptoglobin < 50, free hgb > 5, increased indirect bili
an anesthetized pt recently transfused with diffuse bleeding
abo mismatch
why do people get fever after transfusion (nonhemolytic)
antibodies against donor leukocytes
mechanism of trali
donor ab's to recipient wbcs
cause of poor clotting after massive transfusion
dilutional thrombocytopenia
hypocalcemia
what parasite can be transmitted with blood transfusion
chagas
most common blood product that is contaminated
plts
most common bacteria in blood products
gnr - e coli
function of il2
maturation of cytotoxic t cells
function of il4
maturation of b cells into plasma cells
3 functions of helper t cells
release il2, il4, and delayed type hypersensitivity
what molecule is used to target cytotoxic t cells
mhc class 1
what cells is mhc1 present on
all nucleated cells
what activates cd4 vs cd8 cells
mhc2 vs mhc1
mhc1 vs mhc2: how many domains
1 has single chain with 5 domains
2 has 2 chains with 4 domains each
viral infections -- how do they get detected
presentation of viral epitopes on mhc1, recognized by cd8
bacterial infection -- how do they get detected
presentation of bacterial epitopes on mhc2, recongized by cd4 which raise b cells
what cells do nk cells recognize
ones without self-mhcs
which ig's are opsonins
igm, igg
which ig's fix complement
igm, igg
what are the 4 hypersensitivity rxnx
1 = immediate, ige based
2 = cytotoxic, igm or igg based
3 = immune complex
4 = delayed
what is major source of histamine in blood vs tissue
basophils vs mast cells
primary lymphoid vs secondary lymphoid organs
liver, bone thymus vs
spleen and lymph nodes
what converts lymphocytes to lymphokine activated killer cells
il2
what converts lymphocytes into tumor infiltrating lymphocytes
il2
when to give tetanus shot vs toxoid
give toxoid, if <3 doses or if unknown
give globulin if tetanus prone and not immunized or unknown (>6h old, obvious contamination, crush, burn, frostbite)
microflora in stomach, proximal small bowel, distal small bowel, and colon
nothing, some yeast and gpc's
10^5, gpcs
10^7 gpc, gpr, gnr
10^11 - anaerobes

bacteroides fragilis most common anaerobe, e coli most common aerobe
most common fever by pod2, by pod5, after pod5
atalectasis, UTI, wound infection
insulin and glucose in GNR sepsis
first decreased insulin and increased glucose (due to impaired utilization), then increased insulin and glucose both (due to insulin resistance)
optimal glucose level in septic pt
100-120
when do you need abx for abscess
pts with dm, celulitis, signs of sepsis (SIRS), or bioprosthetic hardware
SSI rates by type of wound: clean, clean contaminated, contaminated, grossly contaminated
2%, 5%, 10%, 30%
when do you stop periop ppx abx
24 hours, unless cardiac which is 48h
most common organism in ssi? most common gnr? most common anaerobe?
coag + staph (staph aureus). e coli. b fragilis
how much bacteria is needed to cause wound infection
>10^5
risk factors for wound infection
long operation
hematoma or seroma
age
chronic disease (copd, renal, liver, dm)
malnutrition
immunosuppressive drugs
most common organisms in ICU pneumonia
S aureus (1), pseudomonas (2)
MCC line infections
s epidermis > s aureus > yeast
how many cfu's needed to call a central line infection
>15 cfu's from a central line cx
usual cause of nec fac
GAS (group a strep, beta hemolytic)
toxin in GAS? c perfringens
exotoxin. alpha toxin
how to tx necrotizing infections
early debridement, high dose penicillin
what is fournier's gangrene
severe necrotizing infection of perineal and scrotal region
when do you need to cover for fungal infection
+ blood cx
2 cx that are not blood, 1 site if severe sx
prolonged bacterial abx with failure to improve
how to tx nocardia? actinomyces?
snap
how to tx candida?
fluconazole, anidalafungin if severe
how to tx aspergillosis
voriconazole if severe
how to tx histo
liposomal amphotericin
how to tx crytococcus
liposomal amphotericin
how tx coccidioidomycosis
liposomal amphotericin
risk factor for sbp
low protein in peritoneal fluid
usual causes of sbp
e coli, strep, klebsiella
strep in kids, e coli in adults
how to dx sbp. tx?
pmn>500 in intraperitoneal fluid, 3g ceph like rocephin
when do you have to r/o intraabdominal source for sbp?
if not getting better on abx,
if cx are polymicrobial
how to ppx sbp
fluoroquinalone esp norfloxacin
mcc of secondary bacterial peritonitis
intra ab source so b fragilis, e coli, enterococcus
exposure risk for hiv blood transfusion? infant from + mother? needle stick from + pt? mucous membrane exposure?
70% 30% .3% .1%
post exposure ppx for hiv
azt, ritonivir 1-2hrs after exposure
mcc for laparotomy in hiv pts
opportunistic infections > neoplastic dz > *
mc neoplasm in aids pts
kaposi sarcoma
mc location for lymphoma in hiv pt
stomach > rectum
mc kind of lymphoma in hiv pt
NHL (B cell)
causes of lower gi bleed in hiv pt? upper gi? which one more common
lower gi more common
upper = kaposi, lymphoma
lower = cmv, bacterial, hsv
what cd4 count does hiv become symptomatic
350ish
how to tx brown recluse spider bites
dapsone, may require resection
how to tx acute septic arthritis, what are causes
gonococcus, staph, hib, strep
drain -> 3g ceph and vanc
causes of diabetic foot infection, how to tx
polymicrobial - staph, strep, gnr, anaerobe
tx: bs abx like unasyn
bacteria in human bites, pathogmnemonic
eikenella
cause of furuncle
s epidermidis, s aureus
what is a carbuncle vs furuncle
furuncle = boil
carbuncle = loculated furuncle
cause of pd cath infection
s aureus, s epidermidis
how to tx pd cath infection
intraperitoneal vanc and gentamicin with increased dwell time and intraperitoneal heparin
when to remove pd cath for infection
peritonitis that lasts 4-5 days
risk factors for sinusitis
nasoenteric tubes
intubation
pts with severe facial fractures
preop- razors vs clippers
clippers have less chance of wound infections
CHG vs betadine
chg good for everything, betadine doesn't work v fungi
list some cell wall inhibitors
list some 30s inhibitors
list some 50s inhibitors
list some dna helicase inhibitors
list some rna polymerase inhibitors
list some oxygen radical producers
list some purine synthesis inhibitors
penicillins, cephalosprins, carbapenams, monobactams, vanc
cyclines, aminoglycosides, linezolid
macrolides, clinda, streptogramins (-pristins)
fluoroquinolones
rifampin
metronidazole
TMP (DHFR inhibitor), sulfomamides (PABA analogue)
bacteriostatic vs bacteriocidal abx
ECSTaTIC about bacteriostatics - erythromycin, clindamycin, SMX, TMP, tetracycline, chloramphenicol

Very Finely Proficient at Cell Murder (vanc, fluoroquinolones, penicillin, aminoglycoside, cephalosporin, metronidazole)
mechanism of resistance for MRSA
mutation of cell wall binding protein
mechanism of resistance for VRE
mutation in cell wall binding protein
mechanism of gentamicin resistance
decrease in active transport of gentamicin into bacteria
appropriate vanc level
peak 20-40, trough 5-10
appropriate gent level
peak 6-10, trough <1
what to do if peak dose of abx too high? if trough too high?
decrease dose, decrease frequency
spectrum for penicillin
GPC, GPR, syphilis. not good vs staph or enterococci
spectrum of ampicillin/amoxicillin
same as pen + enterococci as well
what is unasyn/augmentin not good vs
pseudomonas, acinetobacter, serratia
side effect of ticarcillin/piperacillin
PLT inhibition
spectrum of the 3 cephalosporins
1g: good vs GPC only, doesn't work vs enterococcus
2g: GPC+GNR, not as good vs GPC as 1g. Good for community acquired GNR
3g: GNR+ anaerobes. CAN KILL PSEUDOMONAS
side effect of 3g ceph
cholestatic jaundice
what has longest half life in 2g ceph
cefotetan
spectrum of monobactam
GNR + pseudomonas, acinetobacter, serratia
spectrum of carbapenams
GPC, GNR, anerobes. NOT GOOD FOR GPC, GNR, anaerobes
side effect of carbapenams
seizures
spectrum of bactrim
GNR + GPC. NOT GOOD FOR ENTEROCOCCUS, PSEUD, ACINETOBACTER, SERRATIA
spectrum of quinolones
MOSTLY GNR, some GPC. Can kill acinetobactera and serratia. NOT GOOD FOR ENTEROCOCCUS
dosing timing of cipro vs levo
cipro = bid, levo = qd
spectrum of aminoglycosides
GNR, incl serratia, acinetobacter, pseudomonas
are aminoglycosides good vs anaerobes
no needs o2 to work
mechanism of resistance to aminoglycosides
modifiying enzymes, decreased active transport
side effect of aminoglycoside
reversible nephrotoxicity, irreversible ototoxicity
side effects of erythromycin
nausea if po
cholestasis if iv
what is stretogramins good for
GPC incl MRSA and VRE
what is linezolid good for
GPC incl MRSA and VRE
spectrum of tetracycline
GPC, GNR, syphilis
side effect of clinda
pseudomembranous colitis
what is good abx for aspiration pna
clinda
side effects of flagyl
disulfram like rxn, peripheral neuropathy if long term use
side effects of ampho
nephrotox, fever, hypokalemia, hypotension.
liposomal type has fever side effects
mechanism of ampho
binds sterols in wall and alters permeability
mechanism of conazoles
inhibit ergosterol which is needed for cell membrane
mechainsm of anidulafungin
inhibits cell well glucan synthesis
mechanism of isoniazid
inhibits myocolic acids
side effects of isoniazid
hepatotox, b6 deficiency
side effect of pyranzinamide
hepatotoxicity
side effect of ethambutol
retrobulbar neuritis
what is acyclovir used for, gancyclovir
gancyclovir is for CMV
side effects of gancyclovir
bone marrow suppresion, CNS toxicity
what abx to use for enterococcus
vanc
timentin/zosyn
ampicillin/amoxicillin
gent/ampicilli n
what abx to use for pseudomonas, acinetobacter, serratia
ticarcillin/piperacillin
timentin/zosyn
3g ceph
aminoglycoside
penams
fluoroquinolones
why is sulfonamides bad in newborns
displaces indirect bili from albumin
where is tetracycline and heavy metals stored
in bone
0 order kinetics vs 1st order kinetics
constant amount of drug eliminated regardless of dose vs certain proportion of dose eliminated per time
how many half lives to reach steady state
4-5 (5 on test)
what is bioavailablity
fraction of unchanged drug reaching circulation (100% for iv)
ed50 vs ld 50
ed 50 = level at which desired effect occurs in 50%
ld 50 = level at which death occurs in 50%
what is tachyphlaxis
tolerance after only a few doses
drug metabolism phase 1 vs phase 2
phase 1 = demethylation, oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis
phase 2 = glucourinidation, sulfation (makes water soluble)
cyp inducers vs inhibitors
inducers = Queen Barb steals phenphen and refuses carbs, alcohol, and glucose (quinidine, barbituates, st john wart, phenytoin, rifampin, carbamezepine, chronic alcohol, glucocorticoids)
inhibitors = PiCK EGS (protease inhibitors, isoniazid, cimetidine, ketoconazole, erythromycin, grapefruit, sulfonamide)
mechanism of colchicine
binds tubulin, inhibits migration of wbc
mechanism of cholestyramine
binds bile acids in gut, forces body to resynthesize bile acids from cholesterol
side effect of cholestyramine
ADEK deficiency
side effect of statins
rhabdo, live dysfunction
mechanism of promethazine in nausea
dopamine inhibitor
mechansm of octreotide
somatostatin anlogue
effects of digoxin
inhibits na/k atpase, increasing intracellular calcium -> ionotrope
slows av conduction
check level of what before giving digxoin
k
what antiarrythmic has been implicated in causing mesenteric ischemia
digoxin
best single agent for mortality after MI
bb
best single agent for mortality with CHF
acei
what drugs to use for inhibition of adrenal steroid synthesis
metyrapone, aminoglutethimide
what drug to use to inhibit progression of metastatic prostate ca
leuprolide (inhibits lh and fsh when given continuously)
electrolyte abnormalities with ASA
respiratory alkalosis > metabolic acidosis
mc side effect with gadolinium
nausea
mc side effect with iodine contrast
nausea > dyspnea
mallampati class
1 = see entire uvula
2 = partial obstruction of uvula
3 = base of uvula visible
4 = only hard palate
what is MAC
minimum alveolar concentration -- smallest concentration of inhalational agent that 50% people will not move
MAC vs lipid solubility
low MAC = more lipid soluble = more potent
speed of induction for inhalational vs solubility
inversely proportional, so faster agents are less potent
physiological effects of inhalational agents
myocardial depression, increased cerebral blood flow, decreased renal blood flow
side of halothane
hepatitis -- fever, eosinophilia, jaundice, increased lfts
which inhalational agent has highest cardiac depression/arythmias
halothane
which inhalational agent has termors at induction
NO2
which inhalational agent is least pungent
halothane
which inhalational agent is good for mask induction
sevoflurane cuz less laryngospasm and fast
which inhalational agent is good for neurosurgery
isoflurane, lowers brain o2 consumption, no increase in cp
which inhalational agent is associated with seizures
enflurane
side effects of sodium thiopental
decreased cerebral blood flow and metabolic rate, hypotension
side effects of propofol
hypotension, respiratory depression
allergy with propofol
egg
does propofol provide analgesia
no
benefit of ketamine
no respiratory depression
side effects of ketamine
hallucinations, catecholamine release, increased airway secretions, and increased cerebral blood flow
what is ketamine ci in
patients with head injury
benefits of etomidate
fever hemodynamic changes and fast acting
negatives of etomidate
continouous infusions can lead to adrenocortical supression
indications for RSI
recent oral intake, GERD, delayed gastric emptying, pregancy, bowel obstruction
what are the first and last mm to go down after paralytics? how about when recovering?
diaphragm last to go down, first to recover
neck muscles and face 1st to go down, las tto recover
which paralytic is depolarizing
succinylcholine
side effects of succ
malignant hyperthermia , conversion of open angle glaucoma to closed angle
what dose of dantrolene to use for malignant hyperthermia
10 mg / kg
signs of malignant hyperthermia in OR after succ
(increased end tidal o2, fever, tachycardia, rigidity, acidosis and hyperkalemia)
which nondepolarizing agent can be used in liver and renal failure
cis-atracurium (hoffman degradation)
which nondepolarizing agent is fast? slow? long acting?
rocuronium is fast. pancuronium is slow and long lasting
metabolism - rocuronium vs pancuronium
hepatic vs renal
how to reverse nondepolarizing agents
neostigmine, edrophonium + atropine or glycopyrrolate
mechanism of nondepolarizing paralytics
competitively inhibits acetylcholine receptors
why do you use atropine and glycopyrrolate with reversal of nondepolarizing
blocks the muscarinic receptors so avoid the parasympathetic effects of neostigmine etc
why are infected tissues hard to anesthetize
acidosis prevents action of the agent
when is epinephrine ci in local anesthesia
arrythmia
unstable angina
uncontrolled hypertension
poor collaterals
ureteroplacental insufficiency
which local anesthetics tend to have allergic reactions
esters
(amides have two i's in their name)
metabolism of narcotics
liver met, renal excretion
what can use of narcs in pts on MAOIs cause
hyperpyrexic coma
hemodynamic effect of histamine release
hypotension
morphine effect on cough
decreases cough
side effects of demerol
tremors, fasciculations, convulsions, seizures
avoid use of demerol in which pts
renal failure
is there histamine release with morphine? demerol?
yes, no
cross rxn with morphine and fentanyl?
no
what are the fastest acting narcs
sufentanil, remifentanil
what is the most potent narc
sufentanil
do benzos have analgesia
no
can you use versed in pregnants
no
how to tx overdose of benzos
flumazenil
ci of flumazenil
elevated ICP or status epilepticus
morphine in epidural can cause
respiratory depression
lidocaine in epidural can cause
bradycardia and hypotension
how to tx acute hypotension and bradycardia with epidural
fluids, phenylephrine, atropine
who is epidural contraindicated in
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cyanotic heart disease (sympathetic denervation causes decreased afterload)
where does injection occur in spinal anesthesia
subarachnoid space
complications of epidural, spinal anesthesia
hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory depression if high spinal, HA, urinary retention, abscess/hematoma
tx for spinal HA with epidural
rest, fluids, caffeine, analgesics
what preop conditions is assoc with most postop mortality
renal failure, CHF
risk factors for postop MI
age > 70
DM
previous MI
CHF
unstable angina
sudden transient rise in ETCO2 during surgery
hypoventilation, increase tidal volume or respiratory rate
sudden drop in ETCO2 during surgery
vent disconnect, PE (look for hypotension in PE)
where should ET tube be placed
2cm above carina
MC PACU complication
NV
what determines osmotic gradient between plasma and interstitium? between intracellular and extracellular?
protein, sodium
first sign of volume overload
weight gain
ionic composition of LR
130 na
4 k
2.7 Ca
109 Cl
28 Bicarb
how to calculate plasma osmolarity
2*Na + glucose/18 + BUN/2.8
how much fluid loss in open abdominal cases
0.5-1L /h
how much insensible losses, where are they from
10cc/kg/day
75% skin, 25% respiratory
benefit of using D5 in mIVF
stimulates insulin release which results in amino acid uptake and prevents catabolism
normal daily na requirement? k requirement?
1 meq/kg/day
.5 meq/kg/day
what lytes are lost in
sweat
saliva
stomach
pancreas
bile
small intestine
large intestine
hypotonic
k
h, cl
bicarb
bicarb
bicarb, k
k
how to replace gastric losses
D5 1/2NS +K
how to replace losses from pancreas/biliary/small intestine
LR with bicarb
how to replace large intestine losses
LR + K
ekg sign of hyperkalemia
peak t wave
how to tx hyperkalemia
calcium gluconate acutely
bicarb
insulin + D50
kayexalate
ekg change with hypokalemia
flat t waves
what 2 fluid and electrolyte things need to be checked for hypokalemia
overdiuresis leads to hypokalemia
check mag
how to tx symptomatic hypernatremia
slow infusion of D5
how to tx hyponatremia
water restriction, then diuresis
how slow to correct hyponatremia
no more than 1meq/hr
how to correct for glucose in hyponatremia
each 100 glucose above normal, add 2 to Na
MC malignant cause of hypercalcemia
breast cancer
MC benign cause of hypercalcemia
hyperPTH
what to avoid in hypercalcemia
no LR, no thiazide diuretics
how to tx hypercalcemia of malignancy
mithramycin, calcitonin, alendronic acid, dialysis
how to tx hypercalcemia
fluids (NS) and lasix
symptoms of hypocalcemia
hyperreflexia
Chvostek sx
perioral tingling
Trousseau sx
prolong QT interval
how to calculate corrected calcium
(4- albumin) *.8 + Ca
what lyte do you need to check before correcting Ca
Mg
how to tx hypermag
calcium
usual cause of hypermag
renal failure pts on mag
usual cause of hypomag
massive diuresis, chronic TPN, EtOH abuse
how to calc AG
Na - (bicarb + Cl)
causes of AG MA
MUDPILES
methanol
uremia
DKA
paraldehydes
isoniazid
lactate
ethylene glycol
salicylates
mechanism of contraction alkalosis
usually associated with metabolic alkalosis
loss of water leads to Na reabsorption in exchange for K leading to hypokalemia
Na/H exchanger leads to paradoxical aciduria
FeNa in prerenal
<1%
how much renal mass must be damaged before increase in Cr and BUN
70%
what is myoglobin converted to that is toxic to renal cells
ferrihemate
what lytes accumulate in tumor lysis syndrome? which ones are decreased
phosphate, uric acid. decreased calcium
how to tx tumor lysis syndrome
hydration
rasburicase (converts uric acid to allantoin which is harmless)
allopurinol
diuretics
alkalinization
transferrin vs ferritin
transferrin is a transporter of iron, whereas ferritin is storage form
approx caloric need
20 cal/kg/day
how many calories in fat? protein? oral carbs? dextrose?
9cal/g
4 cal/g
4cal/g
3.4cal/g
nutritional requirements for adult healthy male - protein, fat, carbs
20% protein (1g protein/kg/day, 20% are essential amino acids)
30% faat
50% carbs
how much does pregnancy increase kcal req by? how about lactation
300 kcal/day
500 kcal/day
increased caloric requirement in burns in addition to maintenance
30 kcal/day * BSA
3g * BSA
how much does fever increase basal metabolic rate
10% for each degree above 38c
what is energy source in central TPN vs PPN
glucose vs fat
what is form of energy used by colonocytes
short chain fatty acids
what is form of energy used by small bowel enterocytes
glutamine
what is form of energy used by most neoplastic cells
glutamine
metabolism of glutamine
release of ammonia in kidney
half life of albumin? transferrin? prealbumin
18d, 10d, 2d
how to calculate ideal body weight
men = 106 lbs + 6 lbs for each inch over 5 ft
women = 100 + 5 lbs for each inch over 5 ft
3 signs of poor preop nutritional status
weight loss > 10% in 6mo
weight <85% of IBW
albumin < 3
what is respiratory quotient and how to use it for nutrition
ratio of co2 produced to o2 consumed
RQ>1 = overfeeding, decrease carbs and calories
RQ<.7 = starving, increase carbs and calories
significance of respiratory quotient range
RQ .7 = fat use
RQ .8 = protein use
RQ 1 = carb use
timelines for diuresis, catabolic phase, anabolic phase
catabolic = POD0-3
anabolic = POD3-6

diuresis = POD2-5
how long does it take glycogen stores to deplete
24-36h
what is the primary substrate for gluconeogenesis, what are some others
amino acids esp alanine
lactate, pyruvate, glycerol
where does gluconeogenesis occur in late starvation
kidney
main source of energy in starvation? trauma?
fat
mostly fat, but more protein
how many days w/o eating
7d
benefits of enteral feeding
avoid bacterial translocation (bacterial overgrowth, increased gut permeability, bacteremia)
avoid TPN complications
when do you consider gastrostomy for lack of feeding access
>4w
energy source for brain
glucose>ketones
cause of refeeding syndrome
occurs with feeding after starvation, results in decreased k,mg, and phosphate
what things besides brain use exclusively glucose
peripheral nerves, adrenal medulla, RBC, WBC
major molecule in cachexia
tnf alpha
1 g of nitrogen corresponds to how much protein
6.25
how to calculate nitrogen balance
protein ingested/6.25 - (24 hour urine nitrogen + 4g)
normal protein synthesis for healthy male
250g/day
amino acids in skeletal muscle mostly broken down to...
glutamine and alanine
how do long chain FFA enter circulation vs short and medium chain
short and medium chain get in by diffusion and go thru portal system
long chain enters via micelles and get sent through lymphatics
use for saturated vs unsaturated fatty acids
saturated fats = fuel, esp for colonocytes, liver, heart, and skeletal mm
unsaturated fats = cellular structural components
lipoprotein lipase vs hormone sensitive lipase
lipoprotein lipase = in liver and adipose, clears chylomicrons and TAGs
HSL = in adipose, breaks down TAGs to fatty acids and glycerol and releases to bloodstream
what is hormone sensitive lipase resond to
growth hormone, glucocorticoids, catecholeamines
what are essential fatty acids
linolenic , linoleic acids
absorption of glucose, galactose, fructose into gut
glucose, galactose = active transport
fructose = facilitated diffusion
sucrose vs lactose vs maltose
maltose = 2x glucose
lactose = galactose = glucose
sucrose = fructose + glucose
in which pts do you have to limit protein intake
liver failure, renal failure -- avoid hyperammonia
what are branched chain amino acids, where are they metabolized, why is that significant
leucine, isoleucine, valine
muscle
can be preferentially used in liver failure pts
essential amino acids
TV FILM HWRK = threonine, valine, pheynlalanine, isoleucine, leucine, methionine, histidine, tryptophan, arginine, lysine
central TPN composition
10% AA
50% Dextrose
lytes
minerals
vitamins
how many cals in TPN lipids
10% lipids = 1.1kcal/cc
what is cori cycle
glucose converted to lactate in muscle
lactate goes to liver and is converted to pyruvate and glucose (gluconeogensis)
what molecule does PET detect
fluorodeoxyglucose
what neoplasm is AFP assoc with
liver ca
what neoplasm is ca 19 9
pancreas
what neoplasm is ca 125 assoc with
ovarian
what neoplasm is beta hcg assoc
testicular, choriocarcinoma
what neoplasm is NSE (neuron specific enolase) assoc with
small cell lung ca, neuroblastoma
what marker is carcinoid assoc with
chromogramin A
what marker is thyroid medullary ca assoc with
ret oncogene
half life of CEA, PSA, AFP
18d, 18d, 5d
what translocation assoc with Burkitt
8-14
most vulnerable stage of cell cycle for xrt
m phase
higher energy radiation effect on skin
skin preserving
benefits of fractionate xrt doses
repair of normal cells
reoxygenation of tumor (to allow more free radicals)
redistribution of tumor cells in cell cycle
what are radioresistant tumors
epithelial, sarcomas
are large or small tumors more sensitive to xrt
small, cuz large ones don't have o2
killing ability of cell cycle specific agents vs nonspecific agents
plateau in killing ability vs linear response
risk, benefit of tamoxifen
decreases short term risk of breast ca by 50%
1% risk of blood clot
.1% risk of endometrial cancer
mechanism of taxol
stabilizes microtubules
toxicity of cisplatin
nephro, neuro, oto
tox of carboplatin
BM suppression
tox of binblastine
BM suppresion
mechanism of vincristine/vinblastine
microtubule inhibitors
tox of vincristine
peripheral neuropathy, neurotox
mechanism of alkylating agents
transfer alkyl agents and form covalent bonds to DNA
what drug to use for hemorrhagic cystitis caused yb cyclophosphamide
mesna
tox of cyclophosphamide
gonadal dysfunction , SIADH, hemorrhagic cystitis
what drug can stimulate immune system against cancer
levamisole
mechanism of MTX
inhibition of DHFR
tox of MTX
renal tox
how to reverse effect of MTX
leucovorin rescue (folinic acid)
mechanism of 5FU
inhibits thymidylate synthetase
effect of leucovorin with 5FU
increases tox
mechanism of doxorubicin
dna intercalator and o2 former
tox of coxorubicin
cardiotox, doses >500
mechanism of etoposide
inhibits topoisomerase
which neoplastic agents have least myelocuppression
bleomycin, vincristine, busulfan, cisplatin
what is sweet syndrome, when do you see it
acute febrile neutropenic dermatitis seen when using GCSF for neutrophil recovery after chemo
when do you do mastectomy with normal breast
BRCA I or II + with strong famhx
when do you do thyroidectomy with normal thyroid
RET proto oncogene with fam hx
which chromosome assoc with rb1? p53? apc? DCC?
13, 17, 5, 18
function of dcc protein
cell adhesion
function of bcl protein
apoptosis
what are each of these a defect in?
ras
src
sis
erb B
myc
G protein
tyrosine kinase
PDGF receptor
EGF receptor
transcription factors
initial gene mutation on pathway to colorectal ca
apc
what do each of these carcinogens lead to
coal tar
beta naphthylamine
benezene
asbestose
larynx, skin, bronchial ca
urinary tract/bladder ca
leukemia
mesothelioma
suspicious axillary node which cancers
lymphoma, breast, melanoma
suspicious supraclavicular node which cancers
neck, breast, lung, stomach (virchow) pancreas
suspicous periumbilical node
pancreas (sister mary joseph)
ovarian met
stomach ca (krukenberg), colon
mc mets to bone
breast, prostate
mc met to skin
breast, melanoma
mc sb met
melanoma
4 phases of clinical trails
1 = safe, what dose?
2 = effective?
3 = better than existing?
4 = implementation
different types of ca tx -- induction, primary, adjuvant, salvage
induction = sole tx, used for advanced disease or if no other tx exists
primary = 1st chemo, followed by secondary
adjuvant = combined with other modality
salvage = fail to respond
when to do palliative surg for ca
tumor of hollow viscus causing obstruction or bleeding
breast ca with skin or chest wall involvement
can you do sentinal node bx in pts with palpable nodes
no need to dissect them
rate of colon met to liver survival rate
35% 5-yr survival if successfully resected
5 positive prognostic factors for survival after resection of hepatic colorectal mets
disease free interval > 1yr
tumor number <3
CEA< 200
size < 5cm
negative nodes
most successfully cured mets with surg
colon cancer in liver
sarcoma to lung
which type of ca does surgical debulking help chemo
ovarian ca
which solid tumors can cure with chemo only
hodgekins, NHL
name some t cell lymphomas
htlv -1, mycosis fungoides (sezary cells)
which growth factor implicated in angiogenesis
VEGF
most important HLA's in recipient/donor matching in order of importanc
HLA-DR>HLA-A~HLA-B
what kind of transplantation is ABO blood compatiblity not required in
liver
what things are tested against one another in a cross match
recipient serum vs donor lymphocytes
what is panel reactive antibody
detection of preformed recipient antibodies by mixing them against panel of HLA cells
is low or high PRA a contraindication to txp
high
tx of mild rejection vs severe rejection
pulse steroids vs
steroids and antithymoglobulin or daclizumab
mc malignancy after transplant
skin cancer (squamous cell) > PTLD (post transplant lympho-proliferative disorder)
what is post transplant lympho proliferative disorder thought to be due to?
EBV
how to tx post transplant lympho proliferative d/o
withdraw immunosuppression, maybe chemo/xrt
mechanism of mycophenolate
inhibits purine synthesis
which txp meds require a WBC goal
mycophenolate, ATG
2 anti-inflammatory functions of steroids
inhibit macrophages
inhibit genes for cytokine synthesis (il1, il6)
given these txp antirejection drugs, which are induction, maintenance, and acute:
mycophenolate
steroids
cyclosporin
fk 506 (prograf)
sirolimus
ATG
zenapax (daclizumab)
mycophenolate - maintenance
cyclosporin - maintenance
fk 506/prograf - maintenance
sirolimus - maintenance
ATG - induction and acute rejection
zenapax - induction and acute rejection
steroids - induction, maintenance, acute rejection
mechanism of cyclosporin
binds cyclophilin
inhibits cytokine synthesis (il2, il4)
trough goal for cyclosporin
200-300
side effects of cyclosporin
nephrotox, hepatotox, tremor, seizure, HUS
excretion of cyclosporin
biliary
mechanism of fk 506, what is another name
prograf
binds fk binding protein (similar to cyclosporine but stronger)
side effects of prograf compared to cyclosporin
nephrotox
more gi and mood sx than cyclosporine
less enterohepatic recirculation
less rejection in kidney txps
goal trough for prograf
10-15
mechanism of sirolimus
binds fk binding protein, BUT INHIBITS mTOR UNLIKE PROGRAF

this inhibits T & B cell response to IL2
what kind of antibody is ATG
horse or rabbit POLYCLONAL
wil ATG work in someone who is complement deficient
no it is complement dependent
side effects of ATG
cytokine release syndrome (fever, pulmonary edema, shock)
GIVE STEROIDS AND BENADRYL PRIOR TO DRUG TO PREVENT
mechanism of daclizumab (zenapax)
monoclonal ab against il2
accelerated rejection vs acute rejection
< 1 week vs 1 week to 1 month
tx for hyperacute rejection
emergent retransplant or removal if kidney
tx for acute/accelerated rejection
increase immunosuppression, pulse steroids, antibody tx
tx for chronic tx
increase immunosuppression
how long can you store kidney
2d
compatibility tests for kidney
ABO, crossmatch
can you do kidney txp if uti
yes
can you do kidney transplant if acute rise in cr
yes
which vessels are txp kidneys attached to
iliac vessels
#1 complication of renal transplant, how to tx
urine leaks, drainage and stenting
how to dx and tx renal artery stenosis assoc with kidney transplant
u/s, pta w/ stent
mcc external ureter compression s/p kidney transplant, how to tx, what if that fails
lymphocele, perc drain if that fails, peritoneal window
what is postop oliguria due to after kidney txp
atn
what is postop diuresis due to after kidney txp
urea and glucose
new proteinuria after kidney transplant suggestive of
renal vein thrombosis
what is postop dm2 after kidney txp due to
csa, fk, steroids
how to tx cmv vs hsv
gancyclovir vs acyclovir
kidney rejection workup (increased cr, poor UOP)
u/s with duplex, biopsy
decrease csa/fk
pulse steroids
tx for chronic rejection
no good tx
5 year graft survival for kidney
cadaver = 65%, living = 75%
mc complication of living kidney donation? most common cause of death?
wound infection
PE
how long can you store liver txp
24h
contraindications for liver txp
current ETOH abuse, acute ulcerative colitis
mc reason for liver txp in adults
chronic hep c
factors in MELD score
Cr, INR, TB
what MELD score benefits from liver TXP
>15
criteria for urgent liver txp
fulminant hepatic failure
how to prevent reinfection in ppl with hep b after liver txp, how much does it lower rate
HBIG
lamivudine
reduces rate to 20%
reinfection rate of hep b vs hep c
with hbig and lamivudine, hep b is 20%
hep c is ~100%
is portal vein thrombosis a CI to txp liver
no
what is recidivism (start drinking again) rate after liver txp
20%
if >50% of liver txp cross section is macrosteatatic, what is rate of primary non function
50%
what kind of anastamosis for liver txp
duct to duct, hepaticojejunostomy in pediatrics
what drains placed in liver txp
r subhepatic, r+l subdiaphragmatic
blood supply of biliary system
hepatic a
mc common arterial anomoly seen in liver txp
replaced r hepatic
mc complication of liver txp, how to tx
bile leak
place drain -> ERCP with stent across leak
what is primary nonfunction after liver txp
1st 24h -- tb >10, bile output < 20cc/12h, elevated pt/ptt
after 96h -- AMS, increased LFT, renal failure, respiratory failure
early hepatic a thrombosis vs late hepatic a thrombosis after liver txp
early = fulminant liver failure with lfts elevated and low bile output
late = biliary strictures and abscesses
sx of ivc thrombosis/stenosis after liver txp? tx? is it common?
edema, ascites, renal failure
thrombolytics/IVC stent
not common
early vs late portal vein thrombosis after liver txp
early = abd pain
late = UGIB, acites
tx for early portal vein thrombosis after txp
reoperation -- thrombectomy, revise anastamosis
histology of cholangitis after liver txp
pmns around portal triad
pathology of acute rejection after liver txp vs chronic rejection
portal triad lymphocytosis, endotheliitis, bile duct injury
disappearing bile ducts, bile duct obstruction with increased ALP, portal fibrosis
what is retransplantation rate after liver txp
20%
what is 5yr survival rate after liver txp
70%
what donor vessels are needed for pancreas txp
celeiac and sma arteries
portal vein
what vessels are attached in pancreas txp
iliac vessels
where does pancreatic duct anastamosis go in pancreas txp
duodenoenterostomy (donor duodenum to recipient bowel)
does pancreas txp help with retinopathy? gastroparesis? vascular disease?
yes yes no
#1 complication of pancreas txp
venous thrombosis
how to dx rejection in pancreas txp
difficult
increased glucose or amylase fever leukocytosis
how long can heart be stored for txp
6h
what blood tests needed for heart txp
abo compatibility, crossmatch
what is pulmonary complication of heart txp, what is it assoc with, tx
pulmonary hypertension, early mortality, NO+ECMO
pathology of acute rejection in heart txp
perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate with varying grades of myocyte inflammation and necrois
mcc of late death death overall following heart txp
chronic allograft vasculopathy (progressive diffuse coronary atherosclerosis)
how long can you store lung for txp
6h
#1 cause of early mortality after lung txp, how to txp
reperfusion injury, similar to ARDS
indication for bilateral lung txp
cystic fibrosis
exclusion criteria for lung txp
aspiration
moderate to large contusion
infiltrate
purulent sputum
P/F ratio < 350 with PEEP of 5
pathology of acute vs chronic rejection in lung txp
peripvascular lymphocytosis vs bronchiolitis obliterans
mcc death after lung txp
chronic rejection
how to ppx PCP
bactrim
what are the fungal opportunistic infection
aspergillus, candida, cryptococcus
who, in order of priority, can decide to donate body for organ donation
spouse>adult children> parents>siblings>guardian>any other person authorized
what things are released by endothelium in response to injury
collagen, platelet activating factor, tissue factor
what cytokines do platelets release once they bind collagen
PDGF
what are the most important leukocyte in wound healing, what do they release
macrophages
growth factors (PDGF) and cytokines (IL1, TNFalpha)
what does PDGF do
activates leukocytes -- PMNs, macrophages
activates fibroblasts
promotes angiogenesis
promotes epithelialization
how does EGF differ from PDGF
both activate fibroblasts and promote angiogenesis and epithelialization
PDGF also activates leukocytes
how does FGF differ from PDGF
both activate fibroblasts and promote angiogenesis and epithelialization
PDGF also activates leukocytes
what is platelet activating factor
a phospholipid that is chemotactic for inflammatory cells and increases amount of adhesion molecules
what are the main chemotactic factors for inflammatory cells
PDGF, IL8, LTB4, C5a, C3a, PAF
what are the main chemotactic factors for fibroblasts
PDGF, EGF, FGF
what are the main factors for angiogenesis
PDGF, EGF, FGF, IL8, hypoxia
what are the main factors for epithelialization
PDGF EGF, FGF
how long do PMNs last
1-2 days in tissues, 7 days in blood
how long do platelets last
7-10d
which cells release major basic protein? what does it do
stimulates basophils and mast cells to release histamine
which immune cells have ige receptors
eosinophils
which immune cells release histamine in blood? in tissues?
basophil
mast cell
effects of histamine
vasodilation, capillary leakage
effects of bradykinin
peripheral vasodilation, increased permeability, pain, pulmonary vasoconstriction
what is the precursor for NO, what molecule processes it
arginine, guanylate cyclase (increases cGMP)
what is endothelin
causes vascular smooth muscle contraction
what is initial cytokine response to injury and infection
tnf alpha and il1
what is the largest producer of tnf? il1?
macrophage
what does tnf alpha do
increase adhesion molecules, procoagulant
causes cachexia
activates PMNs and macrophages
high concentrations can cause circulatory collapse
what cytokine is responsible for raising set point
il1
what molecule do alveolar macrophages release when collapsed
il1, mechanism of atalectasis
which cytokine increases hepatic acute phase protien production
il6
what kind of leukocyotes does interferon activate
NK, macrophages, cytotoxic T cells
function of crp
opsonin that activates complement
what are the hepatic acute phase reactants
crp, amyloid A&P, fibrinogen, haptoglobin, ceruloplasmin, a1at, c3
what hepatic proteins are decreased in an acute phase rxn
albumin, prealbumin, transferrin
what are selectins involved in, where are they found
rolling adhesion.
NOTE: l = leukocytes, e = endothelial, p = platelet
what are beta 2 integrins, where are they found, what is another name, what do they do
cd11/18
bind ICAMS
found on leukocytes
anchoring adhesion (vs rolling)
what is ICAM/VCAM/PECAM/ELAM
binds integrins on leukocytes and plts, help to mediate transendothelial migration
classic pathway vs alternative pathway iin complement cascade
classic = antibodies, involves C1,C2,C4 (which aren't in alt)
alternative = endotoxin, or other stimuli, involves factors B,D,P
C3 is common to both
what metal cofactor is required for complement
Mg
which factors in complement pathway increase vascular permeability and cause bronchoconstriction; activate mast cells and basophils
C3a, 4a, 5a
what complement proteins responsible for MAC
C5b-9b
what complement proteins responsible for opsonization
C3b, C4b
which complement proteins mediate chemotaxis
C3a, C5a
what step in the arachadonic acid pathway do steroids block
blocks phospholipase, which converts phospholipids into arachidonic acid
what do each of the following cause: ltc4, ltd4, lte4, ltb, 4
ltc-e are slow reacting substances of anaphylaxis -- bronchoconstriction, bronchoconstriction, increased vascular permeability
ltb4 = chemotaxis
when do catechols peak after injury
24-48h
what is the neuroendocrine response to injury
CRF, ACTH, ADH, GH, epinephrine, norepinephrine
what are CXC cytokines? what do they do, what are the main examples
cysteine - X - cysteine
chemotaxis, angiogenesis, wound healing
IL8, PF4
what enzyme makes superoxide anion radical? what makes hydrogen peroxide
NADPH oxidase
xanthine oxidase
what enzyme neutralizes superoxide anion radical? hydrogen peroxide
superoxide dismutase (converts to H2O2)
glutathione peroxidase, catalase
what leukocyte is responsible for most of the ill effects of reperfusion injury
PMNs
what enzyme is defective in chronic granulomatous disease
NADPH oxidase
3 stages of wound healing & timeline
inflammation -> proliferation -> remodeling
0-1 week
1-3 weeks
3 weeks+
what stage of wound healing does epithelialization occur? at what rate?
collagen cross linking?
how about collagen deposition?
neovascularization?
formation of granulation tissue?
replacement of type 3 collagen with type 1?
inflamation. 1-2mm/day
remodeling
proliferation
proliferation
proliferation
proliferation
how does amount of collagen change in remodeling stage of wound healing
does not change, but production and degradation occur
what is rate of healing for peripheral nerves
1mm/day
list these cells in order of when they arrive to wound, earliest first.
lymphocytes
PMNs
PLTs
macrophages
fibroblasts
platelets
PMNs
macrophages
lymphocytes
fibroblasts
what are the most predominant cells in a wound on day 1
day 3
day 5
PMN
macrophage
fibroblast
function of fibroblasts
replace fibronectin/fibrin with collagen
function of fibronectin
chemotaxis for macrophages, and anchors fibroblasts
what do macrophages do in wound healing
releases growth factors and cytokines, act as director and organizer
platelet plug vs provisional matrix
plt + fibrin vs plt + fibrin + fibronectin
does reopening wound result in slower healing?
no faster cuz healing cells are there
most important factor in healing open wounds
epithelialization (i.e. healing by secondary intention)
where does migration occur mostly from during epithelialization? what does it depend on
hair follicles>wound edges~sweat glands
depends on granulation tissue
most important factor in healing closed incisions? what does that depend on
tensile strength (i.e. healing by primary intention)
collagen deposition and cross linking
what is the strength layer of the bowel, what is the weakest point for an anastomsosi
submucosa
3-5d
what cells are involved in wound contraction and healing by secondary intention? how do they communicate
myofibroblasts
gap junctions
what is required for hydroxylation and cross linking of proline residues in collagen
alpha keto gluterate, vitamin C, oxygen, iron
how does dm inhibit wound healing
hyperglycemia causes poor leukocyte chemotaxis
what can be given to counteract effects of steroids on wound healing
25000 IU qday of vitamin A
effect of smoking on wound
wound hypoxia/ischemia
what is epidermolysis bullosa? caused by? how to tx?
poor wound healing
excessive fibroblasts
phenytoin
where do diabetic foot ulcers usually occur
charcot's joint (2nd MTP)>toes
what are most leg ulcers due to
VENOUS (not arterial) insufficiency
when should you do a scar revision
1yr to allow for maturation and to see if it improves with age
what glycosaminoglycan do scars contain
hyaluronic acid
what is blood supply to cartilage
none, gets nutrients by diffusion
when does chemotherapy stop having an effect on wound healing
14d
keloid formation - is it genetic?
autosomal dominant
how to tx keloids? hypertrophic scar tissue
steroid INJECTION, silicone, pressure garments, XRT
steroids, silicone, pressure NO XRT
keloids vs hypertrophic scar tissue
in keloids collagen goes beyond the original scar, in hypertrophic, stay in the original scar
risk factor for hypertrophic scar tissue
dark skin
flexor surfaces of upper torso
what are alpha granules, where are they
granules of PF4, beta thrombomodulin, PDGF, and TGF beta
platelets
what are dense granules
where are they
adenosine, serotonin, calcium
platelets
what are the major platelet aggregation factors
txa2, thrombin, PF4
function of tgf beta
modulates platelet alpha granules
when are the 3 peaks for trauma related deaths
what are they due to
1st peak = <30min - severe vascular or neurological injury
2nd = <4h - head injury>hemorrhage (golden hour)
3rd = days- weeks (multisystem organ failure/sepsis)
most common organ injury in blunt trauma
liver
biggest factors in predicting mortality from falls
age, body orientation
ld50 for mortality from falls
4 stories
mc organ injury in penetrating injury
small bowel
classes of shock
I - normotensive, generally normocardic, <15%
II - tachycardic <30%, anxiety
III - tachy and hypotension, AMS with confusion <40%
IV -
mc cause of death after reaching ER alive in trauma
head injury
mc cause of death in long term for trauma pts
infection
mc cause of upper airway obstruction in trauma pts
tongue
when to give blood for resuscitation
after 2l crystalloid
seat belts cause what kind of injury
small bowel perf, lumbar spine fx, sternal fx
indication for dpl
blunt trauma with hypotension
when is dpl positive
>10cc blood, >100k rbc/cc, gross contaminants, >500 wbc/cc
what does DPL miss
retroperitoneal bleeds, contained hematomas
what is minimum amount of free fluid for fast that it can detect
<50cc
what does fast scan miss
retroperitoneal bleeds, hollow viscus injury
what does ct scan miss in trauma pt
diaphragm injury, hollow viscus injury
do you need laparotomy for small evisceration? diaphragm injury? liver lac? extraperitoneal bladder injury?
yes, yes, no no
sign of abd compartment syndrom
bladder pressure > 25
mechanism of abd compartment syndrome
IVC compression
when to perform ER thoracotomy
blunt trauma -- if came in with vital signs but lose in ER
penetrating -- if had vitals, but lost ON THE WAY or IN ER
gcs motor
6 = follows commands
1 = no response
4 = withdraws
3 = flexion with pain
2 = extension with pain
5 = localizes pain
verbal gcs
5 = oriented
1 = no response
4 = disoriented/confused
3 = inappropriate word usage
2 = garbled
eye gcs
4 = sponteanously open
3 = to command
indication for intubation off gcs
<=8