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CC | PRIMER Lower Resp. Complications
Season 7
1. Lower Respiratory Infections: Pneumonia & Tuberculosis (TB)
Pneumonia: Acute lung parenchymal infection where pathogens invade via aspiration, inha…2 weeks ago
CC | PRIMER Obstructive Resp Complications
Season 7
1. Bronchiectasis: Mucus Stasis
Pathophysiology & Presentation: Inflammation destroys elastic and muscular wall structures, causing permanent dilation…2 weeks ago
CC | PRIMER Supporting Resp System
Season 7
I. Oxygen Therapy & Delivery Systems
Target: Maintain SpO2 >92% (or >88% in chronic COPD) or PaO2 >60 mmHg. Supplementing FiO2 >60% for >24 hours risk…2 weeks ago
CC | PRIMER Assessment of the Resp System
Season 7
Gas Exchange: Primary goal: O2/CO2 exchange across alveolar-capillary membrane.Anatomy: Upper tract warms/humidifies/filters air; epiglottis covers l…
2 weeks ago
CC Pharm Milrinone
Season 7
Core Profile & Mechanism Milrinone is a parenteral positive inotrope and vasodilator with selective phosphodiesterase III (PDE3) inhibitor activity. …
2 weeks ago
CC | Coronary Artery Disease and ACS
Season 7 Episode 10
Atherosclerosis is the foundational pathology of coronary artery disease (CAD). It is a progressive inflammatory disease characterized by lipid depos…
2 weeks ago
CC | Heart Failure
Season 7 Episode 9
1. Core Typology & Risk Factors
HFrEF (Systolic): EF < >2. Pathophysiology: The Compensation TrapTrigger: Myocardial injury -> decreased CO.Cascade:RAAS:…2 weeks ago
CC | HTN
Season 7 Episode 8
Hemodynamic Pathophysiology: Blood pressure (BP) is determined by cardiac output (CO) multiplied by systemic vascular resistance (SVR). Hypertension …
2 weeks ago
CC | Cards Assessment
Season 7 Episode 7
1. Anatomy, Perfusion & Conduction
Layers & Chambers: Heart layers: endocardium, myocardium, epicardium. Pericardium contains 10-15 mL of fluid. LV is…2 weeks ago
CC | Fluid & e- Balance
Season 7 Episode 6
Fluid Compartments & Homeostasis
Distribution: Water is 50%–60% of adult weight (varies with fat). ICF holds 2/3 of water; ECF holds 1/3 (interstitial…2 weeks ago