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Causes of Hypocomplementemia - CHAMPS Mnemonic
C - Cryoglobulinemia (85%), C3 glomerulopathy, cirrhosis
H - Heavy Chain deposition
Causes of Hypocomplementemia ... - CHAMPS Mnemonic ... @AnnKumfer #Hypocomplementemia ... #Low #Complement ... #diagnosis #differential
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
staining): • Low ... Complement: Post-strep ... Idiopathic • Normal Complement ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... often involved • Hypocomplementemic ... Urticaria and hypocomplementemia ... against MPO • Complement ... (Low levels mixed
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... 1.5 High CO / Low ... Spinal Cord Injury Low ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Diagnosis and Management ... Independent (↑ PTH) • LOW ... Hypocalcemia #Diagnosis #Management ... endocrinology #differential ... #algorithm
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Idiopathic ... facial paralysis *Differential ... or develop CD Low ... Granulomatosis #Diagnosis #Management
Venous Leg Ulcer Management Algorithm
Red wound bed with low to medium exudate- Supply moisture:
 • Hydrogel,
Venous Leg Ulcer Management ... Algorithm Red ... wound bed with low ... Hydrocolloid, low ... • Enzymatic or sharps
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
at bedside: - Clamp ... tubing can increase flow ... • INADEQUATE FLOW ... problems #diagnosis #differential ... #management #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... augment forward flow ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
both conditions, low ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management