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Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... to Acute Interstitial ... triad (<10%): fever ... MatthewHoMD #Acute ... #diagnosis
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
old, ~10,000 new cases ... and risk-stratification ... • Risks: infection ... transformation to acute ... #hematology #oncology
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... fever without source ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... Stratification #Fever
Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Anomaly / Disorder:
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Unexpected Death in ... Accidental* Other: • Acute ... 80% of SUDI • Risk ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
without other cause ... : 33% • Treatment ... At least 3 of (Acute ... Transfusion #Reactions #hematology ... #diagnosis #comparison
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Attempt if high risk ... : • Common: fever ... Renal Failure Treatment ... #management #hematology
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
LBRF can be diagnosed ... of blood smear, acute ... a single dose! ... often experience acute ... initiation of treatment
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Algorithm Hodgkin ... - usually at a single ... site in lymphatic ... Treated Like Acute ... pathophysiology #Hematology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
mild cases) • ... - Acute Bleeding ... that ↑ bleeding risk ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology
Kawasaki Disease (KD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Kawasaki Disease (KD) is the most common vasculitis of
rarely occurs in ... , Cough • +/-Nausea ... Criteria - Fever ... #pediatrics #diagnossi ... #management #treatment