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Budd Chiari Syndrome
Hepatic vein obstruction. Can be caused by thrombosis or sometimes a tumour. Can lead
Budd Chiari Syndrome ... Can lead to shock ... #BuddChiari #Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Causes #Signs ... #Symptoms
Lemierre’s Syndrome - Clinical Presentation

97% have septic emboli to the lungs!  So look for pneumonia,
Lemierre’s Syndrome ... So look for pneumonia ... #Lemierres #Syndrome ... #Presentation #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Clinical features of shock from dehydration in an infant

Decreased level of consciousness 
Sunken fontanelle 
Dry mucous
Clinical features of shock ... #PhysicalExam #Signs ... #Symptoms #Shock ... #Dehydration #Peds
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
, Cryptococcal pneumonia ... : • 3 syndromes ... • CT: Halo sign ... of a "flu-like syndrome ... Constitutional symptoms
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome ... Cardiovascular and vital sign ... , Late stages (shock ... #Symptoms #spectrum ... #signs #diagnosis
Summary of Infections in which Steroids play a role in treatment
 • TB meningitis
 • TB
play a role in treatment ... Severe Pneumocystis pneumonia ... • COVID-19 pneumonia ... Refractory septic shock ... • Ramsay Hunt syndrome
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
ECG, Monitors, Pads ... Signs of shock or ... Management #Algorithm #peds ... #Pediatric #treatment
Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) 
An rare systemic acute febrile vasculitic syndrome. Aetiology unknown. 
Affects
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome ... febrile vasculitic syndrome ... Disease #Features #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin Syndrome ... serotoninergic meds ... normalize vital signs ... then 2 mg q2h if symptoms ... #Management #treatment
Community Acquired Pneumonia - Presenting Features
 • History in favor of CAP: Dyspnea, Cough, particularly if
Community Acquired Pneumonia ... complicated by septic shock ... criteria: Septic shock ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms