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Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
poor sanitation Presentation ... , vomiting and diarrhea ... failure • Severe pulmonary ... Epidemiologic exposure + clinical ... microbiology #diagnosis #treatment
Altitude Sickness: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
High Altitude Pulmonary ... Edema (HAPE) Clinical ... Presentation, Elevation ... , Timing, Treatment ... #Table
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Presentation: ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #causes
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
presentations. ... with presence of pulmonary ... but congested on presentation ... the determined cause ... #table #foamed
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
Risk factors: Critical ... without other cause ... , and CXR with pulmonary ... hematology #diagnosis #comparison ... #table
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
depending on the clinical ... Osmolar load can cause ... diarrhea ESRD ... Common Brands: Pulmocare ... #Table #Pharmacology