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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... vs infection vs malignancy ... normal values increase ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
auricular papules Clinical ... ILD worsens Decreased ... Dermatomyositis With Malignancy ... Associated with Malignancy ... • Arthralgia/arthritis
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
if they have no clinical ... ≥2.5, coronary arteries ... lack of tapering, decreased ... and lab signs ( ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Malignant Hyperthermia ... rise is a late sign ... other, more common causes ... anaesthesia #Malignant ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup