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Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Effusion - Differential ... • Peritoneal dialysis ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... #causes
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
 •
deep breathing Pulmonary ... Pneumonia • CHF ... • Pericardial effusion ... /Tamponade Hematologic ... shock (blood and fluid
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... HoTN, edema and effusions ... - pulmonary opacities ... : Diuresis for fluid ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... lung disease Caused ... blood gas (ABC) analysis ... scanning or pulmonary ... hepatopulmonary #syndrome
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
for Blood Gas Interpretation ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... - Rapid saline infusion ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... ) • AKI: BUN/Cr ... decreased renal perfusion ... Dialysis for severe ... #treatment #nephrology
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
without other cause ... failure, positive fluid ... balance, and CXR ... with pulmonary ... Transfusion #Reactions #hematology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Overload (pulmonary ... blood through the dialysis ... molecules via diffusion ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... RRT #managment #nephrology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... needing a little fluid ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #heartfailure #chf
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... Cerebrospinal fluid ... (CSF) is abnormal ... tract, and often causes