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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
PRES) Overview Clinico-Radiological ... brain PRES Clinical ... PRES-Associated Clinical ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... #diagnosis #management
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema ... • May-Thurner Syndrome ... regional pain syndrome ... • SVC syndrome ... insufficiency • Medications
Pharmacologic prophylaxis of VTE in selected clinical scenarios.

Enoxaparin 
Dalteparin 
Fondaparinux 
Dabigatran 
Unfractionated Heparin
Warfarin 
Aspirin 

#prophylaxis #VTE
VTE in selected clinical ... #DVT #dosing #Medications ... #management #indications
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
Suspected SVC Syndrome ... SVC syndrome ... syncope, etc SVC Syndrome ... MatthewHoMD #SVC #Syndrome ... Algorithm #diagnosis #management
Medications for High-Altitude Sickness 
Acetazolarnide 
 • Carbonic Anydrase Inhibitor Bicarb diuresis & metabolic Acidosis ->
Medications for ... Decrease vasogenic edema ... Altitude #Sickness #Medications ... #Management #Treatment
Bilateral Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
 • Medication Side
Diagnosis • Medication ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #edema
Pharmacologic Management of Constipation 
Fiber Laxatives
 - Bran powder
 - Psyllium
 - Methylcellulose
 - Calcium polycarbophil
Pharmacologic Management ... Sodium phosphate enema ... - Mineral oil enema ... Pharmacologic #Management ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Understanding & Treating ARDS - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

•  Timing - within one week of
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... process • Origin of Edema ... Distress #Acute #Syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Management
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
	•
Framework for Facial Edema ... • Sjogren's syndrome ... • Solid facial edema ... of acne Medications ... Facial #Swelling #Edema
Causes of Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis
Increased Hydrostatic Pressure
 • Volume Expansion: Kidney failure, Pregnancy, Medication
of Peripheral Edema ... failure, Pregnancy, Medication ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome ... Causes #Peripheral #Edema