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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Obstructive: Pulmonary Embolism ... • Hypovolemic: Blood ... Loss, GI Losses ... Dehydration Shock Treatment
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Anesthesiology - Differential ... Check other vital signs ... Inform surgeon (ask ... about blood loss ... compression) Initial treatment
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
• Peripheral blood ... evaluation or workup ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... - Cholesterol embolism ... deficiency Work ... : • Complete blood ... • Abdominal ultrasound
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... urine • 1ml blood ... hematuria • Signs ... • Renal artery embolism ... Pseudohematuria: • GI
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... • Intracranial blood ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
accumulation of blood ... • Call for ultrasound ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... examination and vital signs ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Physical Exam/Signs ... Lymphocytosis: Absolute blood ... microglobulin Treatment ... acute leukemia • GI ... Leukemia #diagnosis #workup
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... Gluconeogenesis to maintain blood ... hormones that work ... enough to prevent blood ... #diagnosis #differential