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An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... (in community acquired ... #CAP #Community ... #Acquired #Management ... #Deescalate #Deescalation
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Causes of Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular System - Acquired ... Coagulation #Bleeding ... #Causes #Hematology
Antibiotics for severe community-onset pneumonia 

Atypical coverage always 

- Usually azithromycin 500 mg daily 

- Doxycycline
pneumonia Atypical coverage ... ) MRSA coverage ... only in selected cases ... #Community #Acquired ... #Pneumonia #CAP
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Piebaldism Diffuse Acquired ... macules) Localized Acquired ... Tinea versicolor (can ... #causes
Antiplatelet Conversion - Switching Between Oral P2Y12 Inhibitors
A, Switching between oral agents in the acute/early phase.
dose (LD) in most cases ... patients who are deescalating ... or bleeding concerns ... ), when the LD can ... De-escalation from
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Piebaldism Diffuse Acquired ... Tinea versicolor (can ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... Pneumonia (CAP) ... MRSA: Add MRSA coverage ... Aeruginosa: Add coverage ... Pulmonary #Community #Acquired
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
Bleeding and Bruising ... • Mucosal bleeding ... • Bleeding gums ... can also arise ... discern these causes
ECMO circuit chatter - rhythmic pulsations in the drainage catheter/tubing leading to the pump
CHATTER occurs when
catheter/tubing leading ... Untreated it can ... cause the pump ... for hypovolemia/bleeding ... cannula may be required
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
‘broaden’ this coverage ... holes” in their coverage ... important drug classes ... We can combine these ... #antibiotics #coverage