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Immune/HIV/transplants/ABGs/respiratory

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Tonsils and adenoids (immune)   prevents infections of the throat when you are young, but not very beneficial when older.  
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Where do T-cells mature   Thymus  
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Where do B-cells mature   Bone Marrow  
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Self-tolerance (immune)   the ability of the immune system to distinguish host cells from foreign cells  
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3 types of T-cells   T-helpers (activate B-cells), T-cytotoxic (phagocytosis), T-memory (acquired immune response for future infections)  
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2 types of B-cells   B-plasma (produce antibodies to fight antigen), B-memory (acquired immune response for future infection)  
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NK cells   Natural Killers. Part of the innate immune response. Non-specific phagocytosis.  
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Neutrophils   Innate immune response; phagocytosis; first-responders to most infections  
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Eosinophils   parasitic infections and allergy response  
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Basophils   release chemotaxis to attract other WBC  
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Monocytes   innate immune response, phagocytosis, and antigen presenting cell to activate T-cells.  
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Human Leukocyte Antigens   cluster of 6 genetic markers used to identify which patients are good organ transplant matches  
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Stages of the innate immune response (non-specific response)   1. Vascular response: blood vessels constrict to stop bleeding, then dilate to allow excess fluid to enter area and causes inflammation 2. Cellular response: blood thickens WBC enter the area and begin phagocytosis 3. Tissue Repair and Resolution  
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Adaptive: Antibody Mediated (Specific response)   B-cells come into contact with antigen and produce plasma and memory cells. Plasma cells produce antibodies to fight the antigen and memory cells create acquire immunity  
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Adaptive: Cell Mediated (Specific response)   T-cells come into contact with sleeper cell antigens and produce cytotoxic cells, T-helpers, and memory cells. Cytotoxic cells destroy the sleeper cells, helper cells stimulate the production of more T and B cells, memory cells produce acquired immunity  
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Type 1 immunoglobulin (IgE)   allergic reactions (peanut allergy), allergies (hay fever), anaphylaxis  
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Type 2 immunoglobulin (IgG/IgM)   Cytotoxic response attacks self-cells that have foreign proteins attached to them. Examples: hemolytic anemia (RBC destroyed too early), transfusion reactions, good pastures syndrome (attacks collagen in kidneys and lungs), thrombocytopenic purpura  
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Type 3 immunoglobulin (IgG/IgM)   trigger inflammation responses in kidneys, skin, joint, small vessels. Examples: rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, serum sickness  
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Type 4 immunoglobulin (T-cell mediated)   Delayed hypersensitivity reactions. Examples: latex allergies, poison ivy, TB skin test  
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Types of Immunoglobulin   immunoglobulin are antibodies that are produced by the B-plasma cells  
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Active Immunity   acquired through the disease or vaccinations  
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Natural immunity   acquired through getting the disease, placental, breast milk  
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Passive immunity   passed through breast milk or placental/ injection of antibodies  
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Artificial Immunity   passed through vaccinations  
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Anaphylaxis   Histamines causes vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, third spacing of fluid, and hypovolemic shock.  
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Autograph transplant   Transplant of your own tissues  
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Isograft transplant   Transplant between identical twins  
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Allograft transplant   Transplant between the same species  
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Xenograpft transplant   Transplant between different species  
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HLA histocompatibility test   Based on 6 genetic markers that determine transplant compatibility  
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Hyperacute tissue rejection   Occurs immediately-3 days after transplantation. More likely in patients with past transplants. Organ will be become soft and cyanotic due to decreased blood perfusion (Triggered by pre-formed antibodies)  
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Acute tissue rejection   Most common type. Occurs 4 day to 3 months after transplantation. Results in red and tenderness at site, fever, and organ failure. (Triggered by Cellular immune response)  
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Chronic tissue rejection   Occurs 4 months to years after transplantation. Results in slow progressive organ failure. (Triggered by the Antibody mediated immune response)  
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Graft versus host disease   Most commonly occurs with bone marrow transplant. Cell-mediated immune reaction where the body attacks its own host cells.  
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Symptoms of graft versus host disease   Bright red rash on palms of hands and soles of feet, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal pain.  
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Acute GVHD   Resolves within first 100 days  
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Chronic GVHD   Resolves after 100 days  
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Pre-transplantation medications   Antiviral and Antibiotic medications to prevent secondary infections  
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Post-transplantation medications   Corticosteroids, T-cell suppressors, Cytotoxic agents, and antilymphocyte globulin  
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Corticosteroid considerations (post-transplant)   Slow wound healing, hyperglycemia, mood changes, immune suppression, fluid retention  
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T-cell suppressing agent considerations (post-transplant)   Monitor BUN/Creatinine levels. This drug is renal toxic  
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Cytotoxic Agent considerations (post-transplant)   Monitor I&Os closely, risk for bleeding, and pulmonary fibrosis. This drug affects liver and kidneys  
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Antilymphocyte globulins considerations (post-transplant)   Given via IV through a central line or port immediately after a transplant. Pre-treat with Tylenol and Benadryl to reduce risk of serum sickness  
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HIV virus attacks which cells   CD4 T-cells  
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HIV is fought by which cells   B-plasma antibodies  
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HIV Acute Retroviral Syndrome   First 2-4 weeks after contracting HIV. Patient may present with flu-like symptoms and general malaise, but the viral antibodies are still undetectable by HIV tests  
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HIV diagnostic tests   ELISA (fast and cheap), Western Blot (more specific), Viral load test (looks at CD4 counts and progression of the disease)  
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HIV Seroconversion   Time at 5-6 weeks when the HIV antibodies are detectable by tests  
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Early Asymptomatic HIV infection   Patient may be asymptomatic or have vague symptoms, middle interval before HIV symptoms appear. CD4 counts are still above 500.  
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Early Symptomatic HIV Infection   Symptoms: herpes zoster, yeast infection, kaposis sarcoma, persistent lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes)  
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Normal CD4 counts   Greater than 500  
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CD4 count for AIDS diagnoses   Less than 200 with opportunistic infections  
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What is the Ryan White Bill for HIV?   A federal fund to help HIV patients pay for treatment  
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HIV Treatment: Transcriptase Inhibitors   Interrupts DNA synthesis  
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HIV Treatment: Protease Inhibitors   Blocks movement of HIV virus. Side effects include HTN, insulin resistance, obesity, and skeletal wasting  
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HIV Treatment: Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors   Interrupts RNA to DNA synthesis  
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HIV Treatment: Entry Inhibitors   Blocks entry of HIV virus into healthy cells  
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HIV Treatment: HAART Therapy   Combination anti-retroviral therapy that is highly active  
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Side effects of HIV HAART therapy   Atrophy if fat and muscle stores in the body, insulin resistance, changes in extremities, muscle wasting, HTN, and hyperlipidemia  
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How do hypotonic fluids affect cells   hypotonic fluids move fluid into the cells to make them bigger  
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How do hypertonic fluids affect cells   Hypertonic fluids move fluid out of the cells to make them shrink  
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Symptoms of fluid deficit   v blood pressure, ^ HR, v skin turgor, v urine output, edema  
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Symptoms of fluid excess   ^ BP, ^ HR, ^ respiratory effort, crackles, edema, normal urine output, weight gain  
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Normal Sodium   135-145 (regulated by kidneys, helps control BP and muscle contraction)  
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Normal Potassium   3.5-5.0 (regulates cardiac contraction)  
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normal Calcium   8.5-10 (regulated by the parathyroid and dependent on albumin)  
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Normal Magnesium   1.6-2.6  
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normal Phosphate   2.5-4.5  
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Hyponatremia symptoms   Na+ <135; muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue, N/V/D, headache, depression, lethargy, changes in reflexes, dulled senses, and irritability  
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Hypernatremia symptoms   Na+ >145; extreme thirst, lethargy, weakness, irritability, seizures, coma, death. Flushing, restless, increased BP, edema, decreased urine output, low grade fever  
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Hypokalemia symptoms   K+ <3. 5; confusion, depression, changes in nerve impulse transmission, respiratory arrest, muscle cramps, paralysis, fatigue, polyuria, polydipsia, severe heart arrhythmias (U wave with ^ risk of V-tach/V-fib)  
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Treating hypokalemia   Administer oral or IV potassium chloride with magnesium (Mg helps with K+ absorption)  
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Hyperkalemia symptoms   Muscle cramps, bradycardia, weakness, tremors, peaked T-wave with widening QRS complex which can lead to CARDIAC STANDSTILL  
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Treating hyperkalemia   Kayexalate enema/oral K+ laxative, insulin/glucose tx, hemodialysis, stop K+ supple  
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Hypocalcemia symptoms   Tetany (muscle stuck), Chvostek's sign (cheek twitching), Trousseau's sign (BP cuff causes arm to contract), lung stridor, convulsion, seizures  
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Tetany   Muscle stuck in contraction (r/t hypocalcemia)  
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Chvostek's sign   Cheek muscles twitch when flicked (r/t hypokalemia)  
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Hypercalcemia symptoms   Weakness, fatigue, kidney stones, cardiac arrest, confusion, lethargy, polyuria, shorten QT complex, heart arrhythmias *potentiates the effects of Digoxin (causes bradycardia HR <60)  
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Treating hypercalcemia   IV hydration, Calcitonin (combats calcium), non-thiazide diuretics  
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Hypomagnesium symptoms   Changes in personality, nystagmus (eyes twitch), Babinski's sign, ^BP/HR, arrhythmia  
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Hypermagnesium symptoms   Confusion, lethargy, v BP, coma, cardiac arrest, arrhythmia  
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Hypophosphate symptoms   Tremors, bone pain, joint stiffness, bleeding disorders, seizures  
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Hyperphosphate symptoms   Weakness, N/V, dysphagia, tetany, v BP  
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Trousseau's sign   BP cuff on arm and arm will start to contract  
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Normal blood pH   7.35 - 7.45  
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Normal paCO2   35-45 (regulated by lungs) Respiratory system  
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Normal paHCO3   22-26 (regulated by kidneys) Metabolic system  
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Metabolic Acidosis symptoms   Weakness, fatigue, LOC changes, bradycardia, arrhythmia, hyperkalemia, stupor, coma, *Kussmaul's respiration (rapid deep breathing to get rid of excess CO2)  
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Metabolic Alkalosis symptoms   Confusion, *hyperreflexia, tetany, dysarrhythmias, seizures, reps failure, hypokalemia  
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Respiratory Acidosis symptoms   Acute: Flushed skin, blurry vision, v LOC Chronic: weakness, impaired memory, sleep disturbances, dull headache  
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Respiratory Alkalosis symptoms   Dizziness, palpations, dyspnea, chest tightness, anxiety, panic, tremors, tetany, seizures, loss of consciousness  
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Causes of Metabolic acidosis   DKA, renal failure, diarrhea (excess gastric acid)  
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Causes of Metabolic alkalosis   Excessive vomiting, GI suctioning, or too much bicarb (loss of gastric acid)  
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Causes of Respiratory acidosis   COPD, near drowning, suffocation, respiratory failure, lung diseases (retaining too much CO2)  
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Causes of respiratory alkalosis   Hyperventilation, anxiety (breathing off too much CO2)  
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Tidal Volume   The amount of air moved in and out of the lungs in one normal breath  
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Inspiratory volume   The amount of air that can forcibly be inhaled over tidal volume  
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Expiratory volume   The amount of air that can be exhaled forcibly over tidal volume  
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Residual volume   The value of air left in the lungs after a forced exhale  
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Vital capacity   The sum of TD, IV, and EV (about 4500mL)  
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WBC count that signals infection is present   >11,000  
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Normal pulse ox and COPD pulse ox   >90% and >88%  
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Pulmonary angiogram   Checks circulation pattern through lungs  
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Pulmonary V/Q scan   Injected dye/inhaled gasses to check ventilation and perfusion  
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Thoracentesis   Drains fluid from the pleural space to increase comfort  
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Pleuritis   Inflammation of the plural sac secondary to a lung infection or trauma  
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Plural effusion   Collection of fluid in the plural space. Dx with x ray, lungs sound diminished; tx underlying cause  
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Pneumothorax   Collection of air in the plural space., can be spontaneous (primary or secondary cause), Traumatic (open/closed/latrogenic), or Tension. Dx with chest x ray. Tx with chest tube  
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Symptoms of spontaneous/traumatic pneumothorax   Chest pain, dyspnea, SOB, tachypnea, tachycardia, diminished/absent lung sounds  
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Symptoms of tension pneumothorax   Life threatening: hypotension, shock, distended jugular veins, severe dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, absent breath sounds, tracheal deviation  
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Hemothorax   Collection of blood in the plural space  
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Flail chest   2 or more consecutive rib breaks result in free floating portions of rib. Tx with pain control  
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Inhalation injuries   Smoke (fire/chemical burns results in airway damage) and Near-drowning (asphyxiation/aspiration injuries)  
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Pulmonary Embolism prevention   teds, SCDs, heparin, Lovenox, mobility  
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Manifestations of pulmonary embolism   Sudden onset: dyspnea, SOB, chest pain, anxiety, cough, tachycardia, crackle, low-grade fever  
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Acute respiratory failure   Lungs are unable to meet demands of body (obstruction, COPD, PE, trauma, et.)  
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Symptoms of hypercapnia   dyspnea, respiratory depression, swelling of optic disc, tachycardia, DROWSINESS, respiratory acidosis  
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Symptoms of hypoxemia   dyspnea, tachypnea, RESTLESSNESS, tachycardia, metabolic acidosis  
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