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We review core medical knowledge on a continuous basis for the physician assistant preparing for the PANRE.

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S2 E062 The Eyeball Part 1 Jan 28, 2020

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We start the eyeball today with conjunctivitis

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S2 EP 061 What to do When You Fail The PANCE Jan 14, 2020

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I discuss with Alana what happens after you fail your PANCE.

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S2 E060 Pulmonology – ARDS and more for the PANCE Dec 17, 2019

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Other Pulmonary Disease Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Severe inflammation of the lung tissue which impairs gas exchange secondary to acute injury secondary to pulmonary edema Without treatment 90% of patients will die Things associated with the onset of ARDS The majority of ARDS cases are seen in these settings Sepsis Severe trauma Aspiration of […]

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S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease Dec 03, 2019

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Lung Cancer #1 cause of cancer related deaths 85% of cases are associated with smoking Multiple exposure and exposure to other toxins increases risk Five year survival rate is 15% Small Cell and Non Small Cell Complications SVC syndrome Compression of the vena cava Pancoast Tumor Tumor at the apex of lung causing shoulder pain […]

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S2 E058 Pulm Infections part 2 Nov 19, 2019

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Influenza Influenza is an orthomyxovirus Most commonly seen during the fall and winter Incubation period of 18-72 hours Secondary diseases are a major concern Pneumonia Reye’s syndrome Children under 18 Biggest risk factors are having the Flu or Varicella and being treated with aspirin 30% fatality rate Clinical Presentation Sudden onset of symptoms Fever/Chills Malaise […]

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S2 E057 Pulmonary infections Part 1 Nov 05, 2019

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Acute bronchitis Infection of the large bronchi Most often caused by a virus RSV Rhinovirus Influenza 5-10% are bacterial Usually follows a URI Clinical Presentation Shortness of breath Cough can last for more than three weeks Wheezing Fever Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Prolonged expiration Wheezing or rhonchi X-ray showing hyperinflation of the lungs […]

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S2 E056 Pneumonia Oct 22, 2019

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Pneumonia Community Acquired Pneumonia From oxford dictionary – Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs ( double pneumonia ), one lung ( single pneumonia ), or only certain lobes ( lobar pneumonia ). Causes include Streptococcus pneumoniae […]

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S2 E055 Pulmonary Circ and PA WEEK! Oct 01, 2019

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PA WEEK! and pulmonary HTN, PE and more

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S2 E054 Pleural disease for the PANCE Sep 17, 2019

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Pneumothorax with a touch of decreasing your stress level

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S2 E053 Restrictive Lung Diseases and what to avoid on your breaks. Sep 03, 2019

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Restrictive Pulmonary Disease Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis The development of scar tissue within the lungs Clinical presentation Dyspnea Dry cough Chest discomfort Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Fine crackles at the bases may be present FEV1 is reduced FVC is reduced Lung volumes are reduced Chest x-ray may not be helpful CT Wedge biopsy Treatment […]

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