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Hantavirus
Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir
Transmission:
 • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
• Activities: Cutting ... • Autopsy PCR Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Medical Management of Riot-Control Agents AKA Tear Gas - 
Decontamination:
1) Remove clothing by cutting off, don't
Remove clothing by cutting ... TearGas #management #treatment
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Drugs Used for the Treatment ... HCQ treatment would ... risks/benefits in setting ... of short term treatment ... #Medications #Treatment
Grades of Pitting Edema

 0+ No pitting edema 
 1+ Mild pitting edema. 2 mm depression
Grades of Pitting ... Edema 0+ No pitting ... edema 1+ Mild pitting ... 2+ Moderate pitting ... #PhysicalExam #Pitting
Pitting vs Non-Pitting Edema: Differential Diagnosis
For pitting edema: there's generally an issue with :
  ↑
Pitting vs Non-Pitting ... Diagnosis For pitting ... inflammation Non-pitting ... @UTSWIMchief #Pitting
Pitting Edema on Physical Exam

Edema occurs when fluid that accumulates in tissues leads to swelling. When
Pitting Edema on ... In non-pitting edema ... due to prolonged sitting ... #Pitting #Edema
Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are thyroid emergencies associated with increased mortality. Prompt recognition of these
necessary to initiate treatment ... intensive care unit setting
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment ... Initial medical treatment ... the location of treatment ... the outpatient setting ... #COPD #Treatment
Causes of Edema - Differential Diagnosis
Pitting Edema:
  ↑ Hydrostatic - Too Much Fluid
Differential Diagnosis Pitting ... Inflammatory Non-Pitting ... @AnnKumfer #pitting
Anasarca - Pitting Abdominal Edema on Physical Exam

Dr. Bruno Farnetano @bruno.farnetano

#Anasarca #Pitting #Abdominal #Edema #PhysicalExam #clinical
Anasarca - Pitting ... #Anasarca #Pitting