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Osborn (J Wave)

Etiology 
• Hypothermia (below 320C / SOOF) 
• Normal variant 
• Hypercalcemia 
• Neurological
Neurological insult • Medications ... fibrillation Clinical ... Osborn #JWave #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Cardiology ... #EKG #ECG #Hypothermia
Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
Malabsorption (e.g ... Anticoagulant Medications ... warfarin, DOACs (e.g ... Deficiencies #Summary #table ... #comparison #diagnosis
Osborn waves - positive deflections at the J point (negative in aVR and V1) with a
brain injury, medications ... This EKG was recorded ... #EKG #EmergencyMedicine ... #Cardiology #diagnosis ... #Clinical
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
spleen, brain) Indications ... block (+/- daily EKG ... Internet Book of Critical ... #criticalcare #diagnosis ... #management
Autoimmune Hepatitis

Clinical Presentation
 - Highly variable clinical presentation, from subclinical disease to acute liver failure.
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Highly variable clinical ... , AIH diagnosis ... Viral) Management ... - Strong indications ... #Management #Hepatology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Etiology: • Medications ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications ... • K-Binding Resins
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
gastric acidity, medications ... intrinsic factor, IF) Clinical ... parasthesias, gait ... consider other diagnosis ... #management #nutrition
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Lung Abscess Management ... residual lesion ... • Vasculitis (e.g
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
autoimmune conditions, medications ... classic targetoid lesions ... idiopathic, and medications ... #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology