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Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
Nephrotoxins (NSAlDs, contrast ... rhabdo/TLS) Causes ... often prostate related ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Differential
Approach to Elevated Tryptase - Differential Diagnosis Framework

The DDx of elevated tryptase can be broken down
Elevated Tryptase - Differential ... = Chronic & Rx-related ... : • Rx-related ... NSAIDs/Aspirin, IV contrast ... #Tryptase #Differential
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature - Differential ... Normal Variant, Delayed ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Celiac, IBD) • ... endocrinology #causes
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Diagnosis: • CBC ... • Delayed response ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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- Emergency Causes ... constipation Differential ... infarct • HIV related ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment ... #diagnosis #causes
Handlebar Traumatic Injury 
Young girl presents to you after low energy, helmeted bicycle accident. Her vitals
is sent to CT abd ... w/contrast ---> ... abdominal injuries related ... missed and/or delayed ... pattern on your differential