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Core IM: Pearls on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

Definition: 
 • no slam dunk criteria 
 • definition in
models suggests hypoxic ... tubular necrosis Diagnosis ... : • look for signs ... sensitivity —100%) #Diagnosis
Anaphylaxis: Signs and Symptoms
Anaphylaxis: when any egg of three conditions is met:
1. Acute onset of skin/mucosal
Anaphylaxis: Signs ... phase symptoms Signs ... Wheezing, dyspnea, hypoxia ... pathophysiology #immunology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
This 24M presented with acute onset CP/SOB, hypoxia, HR 150s. What's the diagnosis? Treatment options? Hint:
onset CP/SOB, hypoxia ... What's the diagnosis ... with McConnell's sign ... A4C #McConnells #Sign
Avascular Necrosis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Physical Trauma (esp. to the scaphoid bone with damage
pancreatitis => Hypoxic ... hypolucency "Crescent sign ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic cough • Hypoxia ... polycythemia from chronic hypoxia ... Nasal polyps and signs ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... #differential #diagnosis
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Signs/Symptoms ... • Signs/Symptoms ... - The classic signs ... #differential #diagnosis
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Intracranial blood • Hypoxic ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
coma - Pulm: Hypoxia ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
compromised → Tissue hypoxia ... Tubular necrosis Diagnosis ... rest are late signs ... absence of other signs ... NOT exclude the diagnosis
Causes of Generalized Hypoxia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Hypoxemic - Not enough O2 (Most Common)
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of Generalized Hypoxia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Hypoxemic - ... Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Hypoxia ... #Differential #Diagnosis