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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Diagnosis by Classification ... draw • Severe pain ... steal syndrome - Alcohol ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Gerstmann Syndrome
1) Finger agnosia - Inability to name their own fingers, affecting both sides
2) Right-left confusion
name their own fingers ... - Inability to differentiate ... patient is still able ... : Stroke (main cause ... Syndrome #neurology #diagnosis
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
for Treatment of Alcohol ... include abdominal pain ... , nausea, and diarrhea ... #UseDisorder #Management ... #Medications #Pharmacology
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
dysfunction - Alcohol ... #Diagnosis #Low ... #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
and Management ... rule out other causes ... Constipation, Alcohol ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... • Most common cause ... Pleuritic chest pain ... Lung Abscess Differential ... #causes #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... and Management ... Summary Causes ... #Diagnosis #Management
Webber Ankle Injury Classification

A: In a Supination-Adduction injury the fibula breaks first, with a fracture below
Webber Ankle Injury Classification ... is not seen on plain ... appear to be a stable ... and easy way to differentiate ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
hemolytic anemia • Pain ... in LN on alcohol ... ) Classification ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... hematology #oncology #management
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
Methanol intoxication:
 • Accidental or intentional ingestion of adulterated
Clinical Features, Diagnosis ... , and Management ... methanol; rare cases ... ketoacidosis: • Binge ... toxicology #comparison #table