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Main types of autoimmune encephalitis in the ICU. 
Anti-NMDAR anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor, ADEM acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Anti-GFAP
Main types of autoimmune ... encephalitis in ... cerebrospinal fluid ... #autoimmune #encephalitis ... #comparison #table
Typical features of meningitis vs. Encephalitis 

Meningitis is inflammation of the subarachnoid space, the fluid bathing
Encephalitis ... subarachnoid space, the fluid ... Encephalitis is ... #Comparison #Features ... #Table #Diagnosis
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
Classification of ... ., meningitis, encephalitis ... characterized by excessive fluid ... #Types #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
interpreting pleural fluid ... medical diagrams, tables ... lights #criteria #algorithm ... #differential
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... Comparison Obstructive ... internal or external fluid ... #Comparison #criticalcare
A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
A lazy man's classification ... regarding their fluid ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm ... #Differential #
Differential diagnosis of Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis. 
On the left multiple diseases showing septal thickening:
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular
Differential diagnosis ... of alveoli with fluid ... of the alveolar fluid ... Carcinomatosis #Mimic #Differential ... #Comparison #Table
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... are listed as Type ... treatments include fluid ... Acidosis #Elevation #Differential ... #typeb #classification
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
diagnosis or the type ... despite adequate fluid ... #NormalValues #Differential ... #Table #Chambers
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
needing a little fluid ... achieved negative fluid ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table