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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... values increase ... systemic complaints- anemia ... GCA #Temporal #Signs ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Albumin ≤3.0 g/dL, anemia ... ≥2.5, coronary arteries ... lack of tapering, decreased ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... >5 min • Abnormal ... fontanelle • Sign ... #Algorithm #Management ... trama #pediatrics #peds
Scleroderma Renal Crisis (SRC)

Clinical Presentation of Scleroderma Renal Crisis:
1) Acute kidney injury
2) Abrupt onset of hypertension
3)
hypertension 3) Abnormal ... microangiopathic hemolytic anemia ... onion-skinning" of arteries ... , add other BP meds ... • Refractory cases