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Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
Cytokine Activation Syndrome ... Total dose should ... respiratory tract infection ... Siltuximab #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Management #Medications
Hepatorenal Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Who gets HRS?
 • Decompensated cirrhosis
 • Typically with existing
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Management ... a precipitant: Medications ... abuse, Bacterial infection ... TID) ALBUMIN Should
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Propofol infusion syndrome ... extubation, as it should ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... CriticalCare #diagnosis #management
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
semaglutide, the same medication ... Patients should ... take any other medications ... been shown non-inferior ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
weird joints (shoulders ... onset of swelling, pain ... • Metabolic syndrome ... • Medications ... forefoot, ankles, knees
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
affected part should ... this maneuver does ... progressive inflammatory infection ... - Intense pain ... days, the local pain
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
on MRA/CTA • Anterior ... Diagnosis: • Infection ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... count in the CSF should ... #diagnosis #management
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Treatment
Non-Pharmacologic:
 • Education
 • Physical & occupational therapy
 • Psychology
Complex Regional Pain ... Syndrome (CRPS) ... Treatment Non-Pharmacologic ... behavioral therapy) Medications ... #Management
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Diagnosis and Management ... sex • Metabolic syndrome ... • Medications ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... Diagnose concomitant infection
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
CMV retinitis should ... ., concomitant medications ... ) for 1–4 doses ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology