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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... 60-80% - Low ... complement - 50 ... life-threatening • Treatment ... #Systemic #Erythematosus
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
in >90% - Low ... complement - Rare ... months to years) Systemic ... 60-80% - Low ... complement - 50
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... (30-34ºC) • Infuse ... fluid warmer • Slow ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm