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Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... genitalia • Increase ... • Chadwick's sign ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... Management of Purulent skin ... evidence of organ dysfunction ... including those caused ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
blisters on the skin ... → Syncope • Signs ... Pale and sweaty skin ... - Decreased pulse ... differential #diagnosis #causes
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
chest (in a V-sign ... Inverse Gottron’s sign ... ulcerations • Skin ... and ILD • Liver dysfunction ... ILD worsens Decreased
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Pulmonary exam - Skin ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction ... or death (CARP, DECREASE
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
compliance • Decreases ... auscultate for signs ... break down of skin ... Management #ABCs #ABCDE ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... Cauda equina- decreased ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... Bowel and bladder dysfunction ... differential #algorithm