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A 50 yo F with a history of poor dentition presents to the ED with fever
presents to the ED ... A CXR is done. ... Diagnosis: Cavitary ... consistent w/ lung abscess ... #Clinical #Radiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... #treatment #diagnosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... regurgitation • Chest ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... Reflux #Disease #diagnosis ... #management #Gastroenterology
Cavitation - Pneumonia
In virulent pyogenic infections an abscess may form within the consolidated lung as a
infections an abscess ... coughed up, a cavity ... one month after treatment ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest #
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
) - Diagnosis and ... Management Summary ... Stimsons’ gravity ... over the other end ... #Diagnosis #Management
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
and Management ... early; late to assess ... Tx: ABx (pip-tazo ... #Management #Treatment ... #Gastroenterology
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
indicated, start CPR ... pericardiocentesis kit (eg ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... Plan definitive management ... #Management #Workup
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Assess for high ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... - ED goal is to ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Management Be ... sure to assess for ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
pain Diagnosis: ... - EGD showing ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... #management #gastroenterology