Chief Complaint
Who is Russ Ellyson?
The two main treatment strategies to atrial fibrillation
What is rate versus rhythm control?
Spasticity, hyperreflexia, and positive babinski are exam findings indicative of this type of neurologic lesion
The most common cause of acute pancreatitis
What is gallstone pancreatitis?
Components of SIRS criteria
What is?
HR >90
RR > 20
T > 38C or < 36C
WBC >12 or <4, or bandemia >10%
What is Touro University California? (GO BULLS!)
This medication acts as a rate control agent in atrial fibrillation by increasing vagal tone.
What is digoxin?
The phrenic nerve arises from the nerve roots at these levels and serves to innervate the diaphragm
What is Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)?
This mnemonic, used at Highland, guides sepsis management (the mnemonic and what each letter stands for)
V-volume
A-antibiotics
P-pressors
E-end organ damage
S-source
These two chiefs were awarded the "cutest BFFs" title at the 2025 residency retreat.
Who are Shima & Perneet?
This class of rate control medications is contraindicated in patients with EF < 40%
What are calcium channel blockers?
These bedside exam maneuvers can be used as surrogates for checking diaphragm strength (name 2 min)
What is single breath count, cervical flexion test, or NIF?
This clinical diagnosis is made by a famous triad and is an indication for urgent ERCP. Name the diagnosis AND the components of the diagnostic triad.
What is acute cholangitis? What is charcot's triad: fever, jaundice, RUQ pain?
Clinical benefit of adding fludrocortisone to hydrocortisone compared to placebo that was found in the APROCCHSS trial.
What is 90-day mortality benefit with hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone versus placebo?
This chief has a pet bird named Maui.
Who is Samaneh Bolourchi?
Length of uninterrupted anticoagulation use required prior to and after electrical cardioversion (if no TEE being done)
What is 3 weeks of AC prior and 4 weeks of AC after?
Pain is generally not a symptom of this type of nervous system disorders.
What is a central nervous system disorder?
This liver function test is the first to downtrend after passing of a biliary stone to indicate resolving gallstone pancreatitis.
This parasitic infestation is a contraindication to steroid administration in septic shock due to risk of hyperinfection syndrome.
What is strongyloides?
These two chiefs recently performed a stunning rendition of Country Roads during an impromptu karaoke night.
Who are Russ & Shima?
Warfarin is indicated for anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation with the following
What is moderate to severe rheumatic mitral stenosis and mechanical heart valve?
Imaging of this spinal segment is often inappropriately prioritized in work up for CNS causes of lower extremity weakness.
What is lumbar spine MRI?
These 5 clinical findings make up the components of a commonly used scoring system to predict likelihood of severe pancreatitis
- BUN > 25
- Impaired Mental Status
- SIRS criteria
- Age > 60
- Pleural Effusion
This master transcription factor is inhibited by corticosteroids, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine production of TNF-alpha, IL-1, IL-6, and IL-8.
What is NF-κB?