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Mediastinal masses are discussed in more detail in Mediastinal masses.
Here is just a brief overview. #Diagnosis
Mediastinal masses ... in Mediastinal masses ... #Differential #Table ... #Anterior #Middle ... #Posterior #RadiologyAssistant
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis: Differential Diagnosis
ECF volume contracted: urine chloride concentration <20 meq/L
 • Gastric alkalosis:
Causes of Metabolic ... ectopic ACTH) • Exogenous ... dehydrogenase activity ... deficiency • Liddle ... loop diuretics actively
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Primary Metabolic ... Cushing's syndrome, Liddle ... : plasma renin activity ... aldosteronism #Metabolic ... Algorithm #Nephrology #Causes
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
• Labs: - Metabolic ... Core temp normal/mildly ... CNS dysfunction ... Hyperventilation, Dizziness, Nausea ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Rockwood Clinical Frailty Score

There is no single generally accepted clinical definition of frailty. Previously developed tools
who are robust, active ... the day. 5 Mildly ... from whatever cause ... so, they seem stable ... #Scale #Score #CFS
The table on the left is the overall table for mediastinal masses.
In the next paragraphs we
The table on the ... is the overall table ... #Differential #Table ... #Anterior #Middle ... #Posterior #RadiologyAssistant
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
low intrinsic activity ... the effects of exogenous ... with additional CNS ... the sublingual tablet ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison #Table
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
resistance • Metabolic ... Kidney stones caused ... kidney disease • Liddle ... #Medications #Table
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Primary Metabolic ... Cushing's syndrome, Liddle ... : plasma renin activity ... aldosterone escape #Metabolic ... Algorithm #Nephrology #Causes
Dexmedetomidine - Anesthesia Pharmacology
Trade Name: Dexmedetomidine
Brand Name(s): Precedex
Drug Type: Sedation
Time of Onset: 30 minutes
Duration of Action:
selective agonist of CNS ... Rapid hepatic metabolism ... , reducing its activity ... activation of endogenous