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Causes of Arterial and Venous Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STRUCTURAL:
 - PFO: paradoxical emboli
 - Popliteal
- Differential Diagnosis ... Popliteal artery aneurysm ... endocarditis) - Disseminated ... MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
- Differential Diagnosis ... Testosterone - Coumadin skin ... originating from aneurysms ... Dissection • Aneurysm ... thrombocytopenia - Disseminated
Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

Febrile/Toxic, Palpable: 
 - Meningococcaemia, Disseminated Gonococcal Infection,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Petechial / Purpuric Rash ... Meningococcaemia, Disseminated ... Purpura Fulminans, DIC ... #Dermatology #Skin
Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Vesiculobullous Rash

Febrile, Diffuse Distribution:
 - Varicella,  Smallpox,  Disseminated, Gonococcal,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Vesiculobullous Rash ... Varicella, Smallpox, Disseminated ... Purpura Fulminans, DIC ... #Dermatology #Skin
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
compromise • PIPE: Aortic ... dissection, aneurysms ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... Exam #protocol #diagnosis ... #Ultrasound #pocus
Approach to the Rash in a an oncology patient - MINT-C Mnemonic
M - Malignancy: Leukemia cutis,
Approach to the Rash ... I - Infection: Bacterial ... Purpura fulminans/DIC ... dermatoses #skin ... #differential #diagnosis
Stages of Syphilis
Early Primary:
 • Painless chancre
 • Regional lymphadenopathy
Early Secondary:
 • Fever, malaise
 • Rash
Fever, malaise • Rash ... Aortitis, thoracic aortic ... aneurysm, arteritis ... lesions in bone, skin ... symptoms #signs #diagnosis
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Meningococcemia - Disseminated ... fulminans - DIC ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Infection: Bacterial ... AVM, Thoracic aortic ... aneurysm Misc ... Coagulopathy: DIC
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Pustular Skin Lesions ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Generalized itchy rash ... Disseminated gonococcemia ... #Differential #Diagnosis