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Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Damage: • Post-op surgery ... effect following treatment ... #Causes #Hematology
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... , swelling • Treatment ... upper lid • Cause ... antibiotic eyedrops, surgery ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
IDSA Recommendations ... mucoadhesive buccal tablet ... chew, or crush tablet ... more detailed application ... candida #mucosal #IDSA
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
scripts and initial treatment ... algorithms. ... • Tx: urgent surgery ... conservative, surgery ... differences #diagnosis #table
Treating Condyloma Acuminatum (Genital Warts) - IDSA
Patients with HIV may have larger or more numerous warts,
Genital Warts) - IDSA ... More than one treatment ... 10 hours after application ... excision or laser surgery ... Genital #Warts #idsa
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... management #cardiology #algorithm
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... oral antibiotic treatment ... including those caused ... #SSTIs #Algorithm ... infections #cellulitis #idsa
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
arrest where other causes ... non-essential surgery ... trolley, anaphylaxis treatment ... require prolonged treatment ... as patient is stable
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... short course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment ... Therefore, universal application ... HSV PCR would cause
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
& Dry) is the treatment ... the determined cause ... & Dry” is the treatment ... #differential #algorithm ... #table #foamed