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The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment ... than bacterial meningitis ... on the basis of CSF ... is proposed: #Management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... In short, best outcomes ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
pulmonary, systemic or meningitic ... Inhalation of spores ... infection (~40%) • Meningitis ... scalp, vagina, fingers ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... & Dry) is the treatment ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... breakdown of glycogen stores ... hormones that work ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
primary lesions - differential ... Keep fingernails short ... especially in the winter ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis