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D-dimer
Plasma D-dimer is a product of clot breakdown, released upon degradation of polymerized, crosslinked fibrin. Elevated
D-dimer Plasma ... D-dimer is a product ... indicate that coagulation ... testing? ... @DharSaty #Ddimer
Peripheral blood findings in microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.  DIC is a clinical and laboratory diagnosis, not
intravascular coagulation ... and other testing ... platelet count, D-dimer
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Intravascular Coagulation ... • Elevated D-Dimer ... is simultaneous coagulation ... • PTT: ↑ • D-Dimer ... deficiency) • HIT
The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
graphic from our Primer ... #Tuberculosis #Testing ... IGRA #Spectrum #Table
Paracentesis Anatomy Landmarks

Don't hit the inferior epigastric artery!!! Go 2cm below the umbilicus in the midline
Landmarks Don't hit ... spine Overall coagulation ... NORMAL in the setting ... abnormal tests of coagulation
Tale of Two Staphylococci: 
Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). 

MSSA arrived quietly,
Tale of Two Staphylococci ... team appreciated his ... promptly once his ... fully aware of his ... anyone wanted, testing
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
Recommendations for Treating ... Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS ... mucoadhesive buccal tablet ... chew, or crush tablet
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
Patrick's) Test for Hip ... to evaluate for hip ... rotated in position, resting ... parallel to the exam table ... there may be a hip
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
Patrick's) Test for Hip ... to evaluate for hip ... rotated in position, resting ... parallel to the exam table ... there may be a hip
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
Patrick's) Test for Hip ... to evaluate for hip ... rotated in position, resting ... parallel to the exam table ... there may be a hip