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BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event) Algorithm

ALTE (Apparent Life Threatening Event) is out, replaced with a new
Event) Algorithm ALTE ... #Diagnosis #Management ... UnexplainedEvent #Algorithm #ALTE
Apparent Life Threatening Events (ALTE) - Management Algorithm
#Management #Peds #Pedatrics #ALTE #ApparentLifeThreateningEvent #Algorithm #PEMSource
Threatening Events (ALTE ... ) - Management Algorithm ... #Management #Peds ... #Pedatrics #ALTE
Management of Chronic Hepatitis B

To use this table, match the HBeAG status (left), ALT level (top),
Management of Chronic ... status (left), ALT ... #HBV #Chronic #Management
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
IU/mL), normal ALT ... IU/mL), normal ALT ... IU/mL), normal ALT ... 2000 IU/mL and ALT ... #Indications #management
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
††See text. alt. ... #Management #Dermatology
Autoimmune Hepatitis

Clinical Presentation
 - Highly variable clinical presentation, from subclinical disease to acute liver failure.
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Hepatitis (eg Viral) Management ... immunosuppressive tx: - ALT ... > 10x ULN - ALT ... AIH #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... 5X ULN • AST/ALT ... AST declines > ALT ... • Hypocalcemia/Late ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Findings: • ↑AST/ALT ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... obgyn #diagnosis #management
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
Transaminitis (AST, ALT ... #Pharmacology #Management
Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD)
Rare inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, difficult to diagnose because of heterogenous presentation.
fever, CRP, AST+ALT ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management