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Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
 •
but might occur if ... the spleen or liver ... Differential Diagnosis ... NonHodgkins #comparison #oncology ... #hematology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Diagnosis Framework ... malperfusion - Lactate ... Insufficiency, Liver ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment #management
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Dyspnea • Fever ... lymph node biopsy (diagnostic ... marrow biopsy - if ... #lymphoma #diagnosis ... #oncology #management
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
glucose by the liver ... contribution of liver ... circulation If ... mellitus/DKA - Liver ... gluconeogenesis Liver
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
- Differential Diagnosis ... Cardiogenic & Septic Shock ... Clearance: Systemic liver ... Difficult to diagnosis ... #criticalcare #
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- Triglyceride level ... - Liver function ... as for septic shock ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis ... Presentation in septic shock ... be considered if ... dysfunction or liver ... #Management #hepatology
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
esp in work-up/management ... of shock MICRO ... scenario): • Lactate ... Pearls #Checklist #diagnosis ... #workup #criticalcare
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
stores in the liver ... beta-oxidation in the liver ... convert Pyruvate to Lactate ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
dysfunction (16%) • Shock ... DIC • Severe Liver ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... causes #treatment #management ... #hematology