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Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... advanced valvular disease ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... presentations and disease ... laboratory or diagnostic ... #causes #typea ... #typeb #classification
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... • Autoimmune diseases ... Cryoglobulins: - Composed ... #types #classification
Von Willebrand Disease Classification
Type 1 (Accounts for ~3/4 of cases):
 • Defect: Quantitative defect (i.e. not
Von Willebrand Disease ... Classification ... #Classification ... #Types #diagnosis ... #hematology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
fires, heating pads ... form of delayed-type ... Usually composed ... #differential #diagnosis ... #dermatology #compared
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
Clinical Trial: compares ... measurements Type ... when it’s true Type ... but not on the causal ... #calculations #diagnosis
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
screening for disease ... normal in mild cases ... Establish hemophilia type ... Avoid meds that ... Management #treatment #hematology
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... Moccasin type ... University Infectious Diseases ... #photo #foot #dermatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
dysfunction (16%) • Shock ... • Severe Liver Disease ... Treat primary cause ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
with systemic disease ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... such as certain types ... Sweet #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #dermatology #oncology