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Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... submassive PE) POCUS ... #differential # ... diagnosis #signs ... #Lung #POCUS #ultrasound
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Differential Diagnosis ... signs • Glomerulonephritis ... , HIV serology, ... • Cardio-renal syndrome ... #Diagnosis #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
as arrhythmias and ... be treated with IV ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #Algorithm #differential ... #potassium #nephrology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... history of cancer, HIV ... Systemic symptoms and ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
of symptoms or signs ... : • Neurologic ... Pancreatitis • Pulmonary ... #differential # ... signs #symptoms
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... potassium • Beta ... - Tumor lysis syndrome ... #nephrology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Diagnosis Framework ... disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... parainfluenza, Coxsackie, HIV ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... potassium • Beta ... - Tumor lysis syndrome ... #nephrology
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome ... (IRIS): • In HIV ... #Tuberculosis #diagnosis ... #differential # ... TB #neurology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... purpura: strong sign ... Cryoglobulins • HIV ... • HBV HCV