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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... pneumonia • Chronic ... - Switch to oral ... Differential Diagnosis ... #pulmonary #differential
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
stepwise daily assessment ... Total scores >2 ... it should not cause ... dissociative drug, it causes ... including HTN), and ↑ oral
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Worse towards the end ... life-threatening Differential ... inhibition - Chronic ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... Assess for high ... Marfans, EDS ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
Emergent Causes ... encephalitis, abscess ... ) - Previous chronic ... replacement therapy or oral ... signs #symptoms #differential
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
bleeding • OVER-THE-SCOPE ... for palliative treatment ... energy or heat to cause ... - Facilitates access ... ERCP • CHOLANGIO-SCOPE
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
The assessment of ... to be in ADHF starts ... transitioning to oral ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential