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Complex Pleural Effusion caused by Esophageal Perforation
So much pathology for one lung. Esophageal perforation leading to
Effusion caused ... by Esophageal Perforation ... Esophageal perforation ... Complex effusion ... #lung #pocus #clinical
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Pleural Effusion ... Spasm • Esophageal ... • Herpes Simplex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
pathophysiologic causes ... immunofluorescence Immune Complex ... staining): • Low Complement ... Idiopathic • Normal Complement ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Causes of Extravascular ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... perfringens - Complement-Mediated ... Drug-induced immune-complex ... #Causes #Hematology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... documented to be a complete ... ear (unexplained effusions ... pain, pleural effusion ... Nephrocalcinosis causes
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Esophageal Rupture ... large pleural effusion ... This case again ... the utility of POCUS ... Lung #Ultrasound #POCUS
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tracts Immune Complex ... tract, and often causes ... often involved • Hypocomplementemic ... Urticaria and hypocomplementemia ... against MPO • Complement
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... bolus → 50mcg/hr infusion ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... unclear source (in case ... adam_c_winters #Esophageal
Lung Empyema on POCUS
When your patient has 3 courses of antibiotics and is not improving you
Lung Empyema on POCUS ... patient has 3 courses ... Lung U/S shows complex ... effusion suspicious ... #complex #effusion
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - A4C
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... frequently benign causes ... consider serious causes ... RJonesSonoEM #Complex