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Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Shock - Pathophysiology ... requirements 1. ... #Shock #Pathophysiology ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #causes
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... : Aspiration pneumonia ... for Klebsiella pneumonia ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... : 1.
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
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... : 1. ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
• Incidence: 1 ... to 2 cases per 100,000 ... the underlying pathophysiology ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... ventilation is required
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
typically fall into 1 ... & Dry) is the treatment ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Deficiency) - Diagnosis ... Vitamin C is required ... , or any other cause ... vasculitis Treatment ... Supplementation with 1
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
dysfunction. 1. ... hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... • Secondary (Acquired ... Pathophysiology ... Treatment Approach