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Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... - Compartment syndrome ... Herpes, Coxsackie, etc ... per day until stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
organ damage • Treatment ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... iniury, Compartment syndrome ... Herpes, Coxsackie etc ... per day until stable ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Torsades de Pointes - Management ... Syndrome Electrolyte ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... TorsadesdePointes #TDP #Management
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
and lower jaw Treatment ... antiinflammatory properties e.g ... Tetracyclines etc ... diagnosis #management ... #Dermatology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia ... of diagnosis (e.g ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... acute sarcoidosis Pulmonary
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Medications #Table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... differential #algorithm #management ... #table #foamed
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
effects in the treatment ... Hepatotoxicity, QTc ... #valleyfever #management ... #treatment #antifungals ... #comparison #table