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Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Ascites - Diagnostic ... Diagnosis The ... dullness, puddle sign ... incisional). 3) Signs ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Differential Diagnosis ... falls (like a wave ... Brucellosis Faget's Sign ... #Patterns #Differential ... #Diagnosis #intermittent
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... , the differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Erythematous #Rash #Algorithm ... #Differential
Fever in Returning Travelers from Tropical Regions - Frequent Differential Diagnoses
Medical History:
 • Skin exposure to
Regions - Frequent Differential ... Diagnoses Medical ... without localizing signs ... #diagnosis #tropical ... #travel
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Signs of anemia ... Hypersplenism, Infection ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
SAAG < 1.1 g/dL) Infections ... Mediterranean fever ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential # ... hepatology #SAAG
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
by Etiology - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... neuropathy • Tabes ... Cryoglobulinemia Infectious ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Fever of Unknown ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... thin smear • Signs ... values supporting hematologic ... UnknownOrigin #workup #diagnosis
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... HTN) • Recent travel ... /Fevers, DAT (-) ... → Infection mediated ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
assessment - Vital signs ... - CBC with differential ... presentation in winter ... (fever, leukocytosis ... #CriticalCare #Diagnosis