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Angioedema - Diagnostic Algorithm

#Diagnosis #Allergy #Angioedema #Hereditary #Acquired #C1Inhibitor #Bradykinin #Algorithm
Angioedema - Diagnostic ... Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Allergy #Angioedema ... #Hereditary #Acquired ... C1Inhibitor #Bradykinin #Algorithm
Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
Allergic/Immune: • Anaphylaxis ... • Hereditary ... angioedema Congenital ... /Acquired: • Laryngomalacia ... malformations • Anaphylaxis
Angioedema - Classification Diagnosis and Treatment
Types of Angioedema:
 • Acute allergic angioedema - Usually occurs with
Angioedema - Classification ... Acute allergic angioedema ... urticaria • Hereditary ... angioedema - Rare ... inherited disease • Acquired
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hereditary: • ... → Hereditary spherocytosis ... Acquired: • Spherocytes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
swelling in w/ hereditary ... angioedema) • ... Hypersensitivity & anaphylaxis
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disorders • Hereditary ... Vascular System - Acquired ... Coagulation Proteins - Acquired ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Angioedema: Differential Diagnosis Framework
Mast-cell mediated:
 • IgE dependent allergic reactions: Food, Drugs, Latex, Stings
Causes of Angioedema ... mediated: • ACEi • Hereditary ... inhibitor deficiency (hereditary ... angioedema) • ... Acquired C1 esterase
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... Inflammatory: Anaphylaxis ... , Angioedema, Epiglottitis ... Asthma, COPD, Anaphylaxis ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... pathology: • Anaphylaxis ... Foreign body • Angioedema ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High Phosphate
LOW PHOSPHATE
 - Low/NormaI PTH
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease) • Hereditary ... Acquired, Autoimmune ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm