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An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
(in community acquired ... Pneumonia #Algorithm #CAP ... #Community #Acquired ... Management #Deescalate #Deescalation
Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Primary Myocardial Processes (> 90%):
 • Acquired structural heart disease: CAD, Most
Causes of Sudden ... Processes (> 90%): • Acquired ... heart disease: CAD ... polymorphic VT* • Acquired ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Piebaldism Diffuse Acquired ... macules) Localized Acquired ... Tinea versicolor (can ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... Pneumonia (CAP) ... PCR to allow de-escalation ... cultures to allow de-escalation ... Pulmonary #Community #Acquired
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 ... ), when the LD can ... *Consider de-escalation ... De-escalation from
Causes of Antibiotic Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Diagnosis:
 • Non-Infectious: Malignant, Autoimmune, Drug-related (NMS, serotonin syndrome,
Causes of Antibiotic ... Pseudo-cellulitis / "CAP ... : • Too Soon: Can ... diff) • Hospital-Acquired ... thrombophlebitis), HAP
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
Bleeding gums can ... (variable)* • Acquired ... XI, or XII • Acquired ... VII deficiency Acquired ... discern these causes
Antibiotics for severe community-onset pneumonia 

Atypical coverage always 

- Usually azithromycin 500 mg daily 

- Doxycycline
only in selected cases ... #Community #Acquired ... #Pneumonia #CAP
Genital Ulcers - Atypical causes of genital ulcers that can be difficult to diagnose & manage.
Ulcers - Atypical causes ... genital ulcers that can ... syphilis chancre Can ... , non-sexually acquired ... Ulcers #Atypical #causes