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The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
Important findings: jaundice ... - Vitals - LFTs ... disease work up ... - Prior liver biopsy ... #Hepatology #Gastroenterology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... Torsemide) • Acute ... insipidus • Primary ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology
Artificial Liver Support Systems
Bridge between transplantation to allow a patient's liver to recover
When used: Acute liver
recover When used: Acute ... Acute-on-chronic ... Hemodiafiltration - Works ... Support #Systems #hepatology ... #management
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
• The fungus lives ... Mississippi and Ohio River ... Lawrence River and ... the Nelson River ... Pulmonary (91%): Acute