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Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
pleural fluid analysis ... using Light's criteria ... medical diagrams, tables ... lights #criteria #algorithm ... #differential
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 
Vesiculobullous rashes provoke significant angst
in many physicians (Figure 5, page
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... or afebrile and noting ... vesiculobullous rash and a fever ... localized lesions and fever ... Vesiculobullous #Rash #Algorithm
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
infection - Management Algorithm ... lumen and the dialysis ... • Persistent fever ... appropriate antibiotic therapy ... • Persistent fever
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Pleural Effusion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... • Peritoneal dialysis ... Pulmonary #Diagnosis #Algorithm
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... produced primarily during ... Functional: Vocal fold paralysis ... Noisy #Breathing #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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in HIV / AIDS - Differential ... • Symptoms: Fever ... • Symptoms: Fever ... /Edema • EBV analysis ... CNS #Infections #differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
framework to guide therapy ... then be excreted using ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
Neutropenic fever ... : - Fever + ANC ... 24-48 h and ANC rising ... denosumab, steroids, dialysis ... therapy - Symptoms
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Muscle swelling - Fever ... per day until stable ... Dialysis for severe ... Rhabdomyolysis #Differential
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Management during ... Delivery • Stable ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... investigative therapy