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Causes of Altered Level of Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Brain Involvement - Hemispheric
Diagnosis Algorithm ... fracture • Subdural hematoma ... Vasculitis • TTP • DIC ... Excesses • Liver/Renal ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes and Mimics - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
90%:
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Pulmonary Renal ... Levels: Scleroderma Renal ... Malaria, Babesiosis, Disseminated ... atypical HUS, TTP, DIC ... AnnKumfer #Pulmonary #Renal
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infectious: TB, Disseminated ... Fungal, HIV/AIDS • Hemorrhagic ... vein thrombosis), DIC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adrenal hematoma/hemorrhage on FAST exam

Adult male with RUQ/side pain after MVC. Transient prehospital hypotension.  Has
Adrenal hematoma ... Diagnosis/differential ... hematoma/hemorrhage ... #hematoma #hemorrhage ... Positive #trauma #clinical
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vaginal laceration / hematoma ... HELLP syndrome • Disseminated ... intravascular coagulation (DIC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
organ damage Clinical ... Bleeding (64%) • Renal ... Acral cyanosis • Hemorrhagic ... Subcutaneous dissecting hematoma ... #Coagulation #diagnosis
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
Hepatic infarcts, Hematomas ... extensive necrosis and hemorrhage ... DIC • Aminotransferases ... hepatitis #comparison #differential ... #diagnosis #icp
Perinephric fluid on POCUS

Differential Diagnosis: Calyceal rupture due to obstruction (eg, ureteral stone, crossing vessels, compression
Diagnosis: Calyceal ... ), perinephric hematoma ... from trauma, renal ... pyelonephritis, & renal ... POCUS #ultrasound #renal
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
complication: DIC ... HYPOTENSION → renal ... vasoconstriction → decreased renal ... perfusion → renal ... Cast formation: Renal
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... neurological lesion: Clinical ... • Herniated disc ... #algorithm