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Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
pathophysiologic causes ... With associated pulmonary ... GPA Stanford Internal ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... Frameworks for Internal ... #Hepatology #causes
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Causes of Polycythemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Burns • Diarrhea ... Cyanosis without Pulmonary ... #Causes #Hematology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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progressing GN • New pulmonary ... and/or pulmonary ... tract, and often causes ... arthritis, obstructive pulmonary ... gastrointestinal, and/or central
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
without other cause ... , and CXR with pulmonary ... diuresis SCVMC Internal ... Transfusion #Reactions #hematology ... #diagnosis #comparison
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
, pauci-immune glomerulonephritis ... Complex Vasculitis (Glomerulonephritis ... tract, and often causes ... Mononeuropathy, Glomerulonephritis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Hypocomplementemia • Can cause ... Involvement: • Central ... , INC risk PE, Pulmonary ... acidosis • NAGMA • Glomerulonephritis ... Nephrogenic DI Hematologic
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
Enteral Feed Formula ... Osmolar load can cause ... diarrhea ESRD ... Common Brands: Pulmocare ... #Formulations #Comparison