It figures. As with any educational or academic en devour, as soon as you finish a paper/poster/presentation, a new publication comes out that would have been awesome to include. I finished and published the Pneumonia podcast on July … Continue reading
“I did not want to write what the unlearned could not understand or what the learned would not care to read” The PAINE Podcast and Medical Blog is designed to help physician assistants master the information from the NCCPA blueprint … Continue reading
Swan-Ganz Catheter Other Known Aliases – pulmonary artery catheter Definition – intravenous catheter that is maneuvered through the right side of the heart into the pulmonary artery. Clinical Significance – This catheter can directly measure several important hemodynamic variables in … Continue reading
***LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE*** Background These studies are conducted at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and University of Ottawa starting in 1992 and the main researcher behind these is Ian Stiell. They are international recognized and have been validated … Continue reading
Osborn Wave Other Known Aliases – J-wave, camel-hump, hypothermic hump Definition – positive deflection occurring at the junction between the QRS complex and ST segment, commonly referred to as the J point Clinical Significance – Osborn waves are classically seen … Continue reading
Question Cirrhosis and intrinsic liver disease can cause a significant increase in pressure within the portal system and result in dilation of the caval tributaries. What are the three (3) most common locations these dilations occurs? Answer The three (3) … Continue reading
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome Other Known Aliases – gastro-esophageal laceration syndrome Definition – longitudinal mucosal lacerations in the distal esophagus and proximal stomach often leading to bleeding from submucosal arteries Clinical Significance – These tears often occurs as a result of forceful … Continue reading
***LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE*** Epidemiology 2-4 per 1000 live births worldwide and 20 per 10,000 live births in the US Higher male to female ratio (4-6:1) Higher incidence (1.5x) in first-born children Highest incidence in caucasian infants Less common … Continue reading
Boerhaave’s Syndrome Other Known Aliases – none Definition – esophageal rupture from forceful vomiting Clinical Significance – This rupture occurs as a result of sudden increased intraesophageal pressure with negative intrathoracic pressure and the associated tear is most commonly located … Continue reading
Question Ischemic bowel disease has two classic presentations: acute and chronic. What is the typical type of patient (or risk factors) for each? How does each type classically present? Answer The risk factors for each type are a little different, … Continue reading
