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The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
summary - Important ... on prior Liver/ ... disease work up ... - Prior liver biopsy ... of hypotension, shock
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CPAP - Continuous ... - Bi-Level Positive ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare # ... management
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ... compare new to prior ... /management of shock ... note, discharge summary ... #criticalcare
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
Blastomycosis Summary ... • The fungus lives ... Mississippi and Ohio River ... Lawrence River and ... the Nelson River
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Mississippi and Ohio River ... Increased protein level ... normal glucose level ... • Septic shock ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management