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Initial triage of the neutropenic adult - Algorithm for the evaluation and treatment of adult patients
Algorithm for the evaluation ... and treatment of ... neutropenia #Algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #indications #differential
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
during medical evaluation ... or workup for specific ... glucocorticoid treatment ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Diagnosis and Management ... • Immunologic Workup ... life-threatening • Treatment ... of SLE • Evolution ... #Summary #rheumatology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... • Immunologic Workup ... of SLE • Evolution ... sle #comparison #table ... #rheumatology #
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
trolley, anaphylaxis treatment ... as patient is stable ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... ) on room air Treatment ... SpO2 > 88% • Management ... #treatment #hepatology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... complications from anesthesia ... event, follow ACC ... indication of AC ... medical and surgical management
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Resolution > 15 ... days Differentials ... disease: symptomatic treatment ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment ... classification #hematology ... #oncology #management