Pulmonary Function Tests

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

Autoimmune beta-cell loss, DKA, and why insulin is always the answer. A rapid, high-yield review of diabetes mellitus type 1 for medical students and exam candidates. In this episode: • Autoimmune beta-cell destruction → absolute insulin deficiency • Anti-GAD + anti-islet cell antibodies • DKA — feared, sometimes first presentation • C-peptide low → no endogenous insulin • Insulin — the only treatment, always required Exam pearl: Type 1 = autoimmune, absolute deficiency, low C-peptide ⏱ 4:02 · Quick Medical Review — study smart, not hard. More episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview [https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview] Covers high-yield endocrine for USMLE Step 2 CK, MRCP, PLAB and SMLE. Educational revision only — not medical advice.

Pyelonephritis

Fever, flank pain, and CVA tenderness — diagnosis and who needs admission. A rapid, high-yield review of pyelonephritis for medical students and exam candidates. In this episode: • Fever + flank pain + CVA tenderness = triad • E. coli — most common cause • Urine culture — diagnostic test • Outpatient FQ · Inpatient IV ceftriaxone • Complicated: obstruction, abscess, pregnancy Exam pearl: Fever + flank pain + CVA tenderness = pyelo ⏱ 3:43 · Quick Medical Review — study smart, not hard. More episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview [https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview] Covers high-yield genitourinary for USMLE Step 2 CK, MRCP, PLAB and SMLE. Educational revision only — not medical advice.

Pulmonary Function Tests

Obstructive vs restrictive, the A-a gradient, and how to read a flow-volume loop. A rapid, high-yield review of pulmonary function tests for medical students and exam candidates. In this episode: • Obstructive — ↓ FEV1/FVC < 0.7 • Restrictive — ↓ FVC, normal/↑ ratio • A-a gradient — normal = age/4 + 4 • ↑ A-a — V/Q mismatch, shunt, diffusion • Normal A-a — hypoventilation, altitude Exam pearl: FEV1/FVC < 0.7 = obstructive ⏱ 4:09 · Quick Medical Review — study smart, not hard. More episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview [https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview] Covers high-yield pulmonary for USMLE Step 2 CK, MRCP, PLAB and SMLE. Educational revision only — not medical advice.

Osteoarthritis

Wear-and-tear joints — Heberden vs Bouchard, X-ray clues, and first-line management. A rapid, high-yield review of osteoarthritis for medical students and exam candidates. In this episode: • Wear and tear → degenerative joint disease • DIP = Heberden · PIP = Bouchard • Joint space narrowing · osteophytes · subchondral sclerosis • Worse with activity, better with rest · acetaminophen first-line Exam pearl: OA = most common joint disease ⏱ 3:27 · Quick Medical Review — study smart, not hard. More episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview [https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview] Covers high-yield musculoskeletal for USMLE Step 2 CK, MRCP, PLAB and SMLE. Educational revision only — not medical advice.

Burns

Burn depth, the rule of nines, Parkland fluids, and the airway you must protect early. A rapid, high-yield review of burns for medical students and exam candidates. In this episode: • Rule of nines → estimate BSA • Parkland: 4 mL × kg × %BSA • Superficial: red, painful, no blisters • Full thickness: white/charred, painless • Inhalation injury → intubate early Exam pearl: Rule of nines for BSA ⏱ 3:33 · Quick Medical Review — study smart, not hard. More episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview [https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview] Covers high-yield emergency / critical / surgery for USMLE Step 2 CK, MRCP, PLAB and SMLE. Educational revision only — not medical advice.