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Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Kussmaul's Sign ... Sign on Neck Examination ... small blue-colored spot ... Frameworks for Internal ... #Kussmauls #Sign
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 • Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 • Mucosal bleeding from
Illness Script Signs ... and symptoms: ... Associated PNH SCVMC Internal ... Anemia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #hematology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Examination: • UMN signs ... Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... pupillary defect SIGNS ... Signs and symptoms
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... normalize vital signs ... then 2 mg q2h if symptoms ... continue UCSD Internal ... #treatment #toxicology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Management Summary ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... crackles, elevated JVP ... #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
immature blasts and ... Dehydration • Symptoms ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... arrhythmis SCVMC Internal ... TLS #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... auscultation, JVD ... differential #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Management Summary ... Romana's sign ... Indeterminate form (No signs ... /symptoms, positive ... , weight loss, regurgitation