EF < _____% and MI within _____ months are absolute contraindications to non-cardiac surgery
_____ is caused by GAS and enters through trauma openings causing infection and ultimately necrotic skin with large bullae.
Herniated contents may be at risk for _____, which is characterized by ischemia and necrosis
A _____ is indicated when an emergency airway is required or orotracheal / nasotracheal intubation is unsuccessful / contraindicated
Paraesophageal hernias are associated with _____ in lung fields
Gas emboli may be iatrogenic, secondary to _____ procedures as air is pumped into the abdomen
Herniated contents may be at risk for _____, which is the inability to reduce contents back into the abdomen/pelvis
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