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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... Common causes of ... syncope and their associated ... Diagnosis #EM #Neuro #IM ... #Differential #Algorithm
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malignancy, Autoimmune, OSA ... (syphilis, HIV-associated ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
recurrentis has been associated ... Pediculus humanus, AKA ... been associated ... The table below ... or PenG 800K U IM
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification
The ASA classification (Table) aims to predict perioperative mortality rates but
classification (Table ... Higher ASA class ... was associated ... class of II or ... class of III or
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
functional status - Able ... metabolic equivalent able ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
/Symptoms: • Classic ... bowel, usually as ... the OR • HD stable ... about 50% • Stable ... - CMC IM Residency
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... CPK 5X ULN • AST ... Elevation 4:1 ratio (AST ... Heme associated ... per day until stable
Kaposi Sarcoma Forms
Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is an endothelial cell cancer with an inflammatory component, which has
Classic (aka sporadic ... that resemble classic ... present with tumor-associated ... Often presents as ... Forms #comparison #table
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
: • Vit B12 - aka ... • Common Causes ... previously dx'd associated ... , can consider IM
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rhabdomyolysis = Destruction of skeletal muscle with leakage of contents into circulation.
myoglobin, aldolase, AST ... Amphetamines, LSD UW IM ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #nephrology #table