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Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
GAS in 30% of cases ... 50% in nec fasc Diagnostic ... , erythematous macular ... necrosis STSS Treatment ... #management #diagnosis
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... the wall of the aorta ... deficit • Shock ... Treatment - ED ... #management #vascular
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
responsible for most cases ... Symmetric macular ... ascending thoracic aorta ... Syphilis #stages #diagnosis ... #management #Treatment
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
more details and clarified ... 31 • First US case ... emergency 2020-3-12 Diagnosis ... unilateral* • POCUS ... #Management #Summary
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... cortical lesions • Vascular ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... #management #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
importantly, bedside ultrasound ... & Dry) is the treatment ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Differential Diagnosis ... or dilated) • Valvular ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... #treatment