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Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
 •
Candidiasis (IC) Diagnosis ... Molecular Tests Conduct ... Additional management ... IC #antifungal #diagnosis ... #management #candida
Molluscum Contagiosum 
Clinical 
 • Most common in school-age children 
 • Transmitted by direct contact
Transmitted by direct contact ... palms and soles Management ... #Contagiosum #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Management
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)
Clinical:
 • Sudden, painless, monocular loss of vision 
 • "Blood and
fundoscoplc exam Management ... Ophthalmology consult ... Occlusion #CRVO #Diagnosis
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Liver Disease Consult ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #management #Algorithm
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Clinical:
 • Sudden, painless, complete loss of vision 
 • Pale retina
spot on fovea Management ... ophthalmology consult ... Occlusion #CRAO #Diagnosis
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
culminating in non-conducted ... Brady Management ... prolongation • Non-conducted ... PR intervals in conducted ... degrees #summary #Diagnosis
The 3 Fates of a Premature Atrial Complex
 • PAC can be conducted with normal QRS
• PAC can be conducted ... • PAC can be conducted ... - A PAC that conducts ... (non- conducted ... PACs #cardiology #diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
injury (LCL) • ED Management ... Ill) • Ortho consult ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Psittacosis 
Pathogen: Chlamydia psittaci - obligate intracellular gram negative
Transmission:
 • Birds are the primary reservoir
 •
hemoptysis, diarrhea Diagnosis ... history of bird contact ... #microbiology #diagnosis ... #management #treatment
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... dislocation • ED Management ... spica • Ortho consult ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics