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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Diagnosis should be based ... sensitivity of serum CrAg ... #differential # ... diagnosis #AIDS
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... (AG) = {Na - (Cl ... glycol (present in IV ... acidosis: - CNS ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
• Establish IV ... IV's, Consider IL NS ... /LR infusion • ... Setup - Ultrasound ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
- Differential ... Lymphadenopathy, CNS ... pneumonia, pleural effusion ... #AIDS #pulmonary ... #differential #
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
/AIDS patients ... be present: • AIDS ... infiltrates, pleural effusions ... , CNS tuberculoma ... Leishmaniasis Differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
be determined based ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... Adequate perfusion ... #diagnosis #differential ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
antigens - Nares PCR ... function tests - Ultrasound ... needed to exclude effusion ... 75 mg BID (or IV ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare