CPT Code 10021 – Fine needle aspiration; w/o imaging guid 10060 – Incision and drainage abscess, simple 10061 – Incision and drainage abscess, compl/mult 10120 – Incision and removal foreign body, subcutaneous tissue, simple 10121 – Incision and removal foreign body, subcutaneous tissue, complicated 10140 – Incision drainage of hematoma, seroma 10160 – Puncture […]
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ICD-10 Code A69.0 – Necrotizing ulcerative stomatitis C00.0 – Malignant neoplasm of external upper lip C00.1 – Malignant neoplasm of external lower lip C00.2 – Malignant neoplasm of external lip, unspecified C00.3 – Malignant neoplasm of upper lip, inner aspect C00.4 – Malignant neoplasm of lower lip, inner aspect C00.5 – Malignant neoplasm of
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ODONTOGENIC CYSTS Dentigerous Cyst Eruption Cyst Primordial Cyst Odontogenic Keratocyst Orthokeratinized Odontogenic Cyst Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome Gingival (Alveolar) Cyst of the Newborn Gingival Cyst of the Adult Lateral Periodontal Cyst Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst Glandular Odontogenic Cyst Buccal Bifurcation Cyst Carcinoma Arising in Odontogenic Cysts ODONTOGENIC TUMORS TUMORS OF ODONTOGENIC EPITHELIUM Ameloblastoma Malignant Ameloblastoma and
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta Osteopetrosis Cleidocranial Dysplasia Focal Osteoporotic Marrow Defect Idiopathic Osteosclerosis Massive Osteolysis Paget’s Disease of Bone Central Giant Cell Granuloma Cherubism Simple Bone Cyst Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Fibrous Dysplasia Cemento-Osseous Dysplasias Familial Gigantiform Cementoma Ossifying Fibroma Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma Osteoma Gardner Syndrome Osteoblastoma and Osteoid Osteoma Cementoblastoma Chondroma Chondromyxoid Fibroma Synovial Chondromatosis Desmoplastic Fibroma Osteosarcoma
Salivary Gland Neoplasms Salivary gland tumors may involve major or minor glands, but the majority of cases are found within the parotid gland. While most types of tumors may be found in both sites, relative frequency can vary. Thus, approximately 80% of parotid tumors are benign. In minor salivary glands, however, the benign-malignant ratio is
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Oxymetazoline (Afrin) Nasal spray α1 and α2 adrenergic agonist Rebound congestion after 3 days Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) α1 and α2 adrenergic agonist Used to make methamphetamine Rebound congestion if used more than 4-6 days
Albuterol (β2-Agonists) Relaxes bronchial smooth muscles (short acting) Used in acute exacerbation Salmeterol, formoterol (β2-Agonists) Long-acting agents for prophylaxis Adverse effects are tremors and arrhythmia Inhaled Corticosteroids (fluticasone, budesonide) Inhibits synthesis of all cytokines Inactivates NF-κB (transcription factor that induces production of TNF-α and other inflammatory agents) 1st line therapy for chronic asthma Muscarinic Antagonists
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Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (NMBAs) Clinical Use of Neuromuscular Blockers in Anesthesia Depolarizing Succinylcholine (SCh) is the classic depolarizing agent, is an analogue of acetylcholine (ACh) that stimulates all cholinergic receptors throughout the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. SCh binds directly to the postsynaptic ACh receptors of the motor endplate, causing continuous stimulation of these receptors,
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Opioids Percocet: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Vicoden/Norco/Lortab: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Oxycontin/Roxicodone: Oxycodone Demerol: Meperidine Dilaudid: Hydromorphone Mechanism of Action Act as agonists at opioid receptors (μ = β-endorphin, δ = enkephalin, κ = dynorphin) to modulate synaptic transmission—open K+ channels, close Ca2+ channels -> ↓ synaptic transmission. Inhibit release of ACh, norepinephrine, 5-HT, glutamate, substance P Clinical Use Pain,
Sinus Precautions For the next 4–6 weeks, it is very important to avoid any activity that creates pressure changes in your sinuses. Increased sinus pressure can disrupt healing, delay closure, or cause complications. Please follow these instructions carefully: What to Avoid Do not blow your nose forcefully. If you need to wipe your nose, do
