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An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
the use of MRSA coverage ... (in community acquired ... - MRSA coverage ... Pneumonia #Algorithm #CAP ... #Community #Acquired
Antibiotics for severe community-onset pneumonia 

Atypical coverage always 

- Usually azithromycin 500 mg daily 

- Doxycycline
pneumonia Atypical coverage ... ) MRSA coverage ... only in selected cases ... #Community #Acquired ... #Pneumonia #CAP
Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Primary Myocardial Processes (> 90%):
 • Acquired structural heart disease: CAD, Most
Causes of Sudden ... Processes (> 90%): • Acquired ... heart disease: CAD ... polymorphic VT* • Acquired ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Piebaldism Diffuse Acquired ... macules) Localized Acquired ... Tinea versicolor (can ... melanocytic nevi Acquired ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... Pneumonia (CAP) ... MRSA: Add MRSA coverage ... Aeruginosa: Add coverage ... Pulmonary #Community #Acquired
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Piebaldism Diffuse Acquired ... macules) Localized Acquired ... Tinea versicolor (can ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Renal tubular acidosis (RTA): refers to a group of conditions all of which cause the same
conditions all of which cause ... a normal anion gap ... different types/causes ... RenalTubularAcidosis #Features #Table
Headache Differential - Primary vs Secondary
A vast number of diseases can cause a headache. We divide
number of diseases can ... cause a headache ... headaches are caused ... Primary #Secondary #Table
The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
. tuberculosis can ... immune response, or acquired ... responses, or with acquired ... immune memory, can ... IGRA #Spectrum #Table
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes ... QTc (Torsades) / Acquired