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Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
Flowchart to interpreting ... medical diagrams, tables ... #interpretation ... lights #criteria #algorithm ... #differential
What's in a Tap: CSF Analysis

Normal vs Bacterial vs Viral vs SAH
 - Opening Pressure
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What's in a Tap: CSF ... Cerebrospinal #CSF ... #Interpretation ... Meningitis #Comparison #Table ... #Neurology #Diagnosis
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... anemia) • G-CSF ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... #nephrology #low
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
hallucinations CSF ... are common • CSF ... CSF Analysis: ... established by CSF ... CSF Lactate: Good
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Chronic Dyspnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pericardial • Effusion ... Artery Disease • Stable ... Interstitium • ILD • CHF
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Adequate perfusion ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #heartfailure #chf
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
diuretics, Saline infusion ... hyperK periodic paralysis ... Na delivery): CHF ... Elimination (see Table ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology