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Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Still's Disease Clinical ... triad: Fever, Arthralgia ... hepatitis • Pulmonary ... #management #treatment ... #rheumatology
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... • Persistent fever ... Internet Book of Critical ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
accumulation of clinical ... Assessment • Clinical ... , ↓ Fibrinogen level ... #management #treatment ... #summary #rheumatology
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical ... leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... CBC, vitamin D level ... stain and culture if ... of AECOPD: • Clinical ... Exacerbation #treatment #pulmonary
Septic Arthritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Exam: hot, swollen, pain with passive AND active ROM
and Management ... Summary Clinical ... active ROM +/- fever ... 90% sensitive in pediatrics ... anal Cxs) • *** If
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
: Overwhelming clinical ... following: • Fever ... If no response HLH ... #management #treatment ... #hematology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary ... supplemental oxygen if
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Prophylaxis: • Attempt if ... high risk if WBC ... Subacute-Acute: • Common: fever ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... #management #hematology
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality BPAP - Bi-Level ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management