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Creatine Kinase - Causes of Elevated CK Levels
Acute CK Elevation (Pain > Weakness):
 • RHABDOMYOLYSIS
alcohol - Medications ... immobility • Critical ... infarction, Acute renal injury ... deficiency - Medications ... #differential #diagnosis
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... pneumothorax. esophageal injury ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... , Spinal Cord Injury ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... algorithm #treatment #management
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
for Treatment of BPPV ... at a 45-degree angle ... #instructions #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #management
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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Indications for ... in Stroke: • Clinical ... diagnosis of ischemic ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Indications ... #Stroke #cva #management
Osborn waves - positive deflections at the J point (negative in aVR and V1) with a
hypercalcemia, brain injury ... , medications, or ... EmergencyMedicine #Cardiology #diagnosis ... Electrocardiogram #ECG #Clinical
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
neck, wrists and ankles ... or reduction in medication ... allergens, irritants, medications ... condition and its management ... peds #pediatrics #diagnosis
Autoimmune Hepatitis

Clinical Presentation
 - Highly variable clinical presentation, from subclinical disease to acute liver failure.
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Highly variable clinical ... pattern of liver injury ... Hepatitis (eg Viral) Management ... - Strong indications ... #Management #Hepatology
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
spleen, brain) Indications ... • Aggressive management ... Internet Book of Critical ... #criticalcare #diagnosis ... #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Etiology: • Medications ... , rhabdo/crush injury ... STOP offending medications