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Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
Summary of Coagulation ... of Factor IX Acquired ... Acute DIC - Septic shock ... #table #comparison ... #diagnosis #hematology
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
- Transfusion Reactions ... : 33% • Treatment ... elevated BNP, high CVP ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #comparison #table
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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and Management Summary ... complications can ... with evidence of acquired ... #Management #Summary ... #treatment #hematology
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
Summary of actions ... Bethanechol • Used in treatment ... Edrophonium • Used for diagnosis ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Summary
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
and Workup Summary ... * Bloating not required ... unless reproducible reactions ... lactoferrin + CRP ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
constitutional symptoms • Treatment ... life-threatening • Treatment ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
Scleroderma Like Conditions - Differential Diagnosis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:
 - Orange peel induration (peau d'orange) of proximal extremities
- Differential Diagnosis ... the mainstay of treatment ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #comparison #table ... #dermatology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Can be induced ... perstans • A form of acquired ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
the knee-jerk reaction ... heart (Sepsis, Shock ... are typically able ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... criticalcare #foamed #treatment
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
Methanol intoxication:
 • Accidental or intentional ingestion of adulterated
Clinical Features, Diagnosis ... nitroprusside reaction ... #toxicology #comparison ... #table #management ... #treatment