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Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... iniury, Compartment syndrome ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... per day until stable
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... initiation • Differential ... organ dysfuxtion, ICU ... APML #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
acute coronary syndrome ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed ... #criticalcare #icu
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... : - Bedside: ice ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Management Summary ... survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... Self-limiting, chronic but stable ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Management ... #Signs #Symptoms
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Management Summary ... duodenum Clinical Signs ... • Should be on differential ... Pathophysiology: ... Management: SURGERY
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Examine for signs ... • If ok with ICU
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Management during ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #cardiology #treatment