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C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Toxic Megacolon, Shock ... Perforation) Pathophysiology ... Epidemiology: • #1 ... can be community-acquired ... 10 mg/kg IV x 1
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
clinical forms: 1) ... DX relies on a high ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... fever • Septic shock ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Illnesses: • Pulmonary ... Complex (MAC): • Acquired ... patients such as: 1. ... Advanced HIV (CD4 ... Symptoms, Imaging, high
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... • Attempt if high ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... symptoms, or> 1 ... APML #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... ASA class If high ... of Surgery: • High ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
beneficial when required ... Pulmonary Artery ... Thermodilution CO/CI ... • PULMONARY A ... comparison #challenges #management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) High ... dysfunction. 1. ... • Secondary (Acquired ... - Persistent high ... Pathophysiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
⚠️ Cardiogenic shock ... • Key Point: High ... thyrotoxicosis, and other high-output ... recognition and management ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology