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Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm ... • Anion gap normal ... serum ketones (neg ... • Serum BHB normal ... #management #endocrinology
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
Normal Thromboelastogram ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Normal #Interpretation ... #Laboratory
Autoimmune Hepatitis

Clinical Presentation
 - Highly variable clinical presentation, from subclinical disease to acute liver failure.
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inflammation (eg ... upper limit of normal ... Viral) Management ... Necrosis) If mild laboratory ... AIH #Diagnosis #Management
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Laboratory findings ... (eg, cerebrospinal ... daily 3-5 days - Oral ... mg) without an oral ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
thromboelastography (TEG ... R-time low or normal ... Fibrinogen level is normal ... anticoagulation #COVID19 #management ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
Sulfonamides - Oral ... Laboratory Tests ... vasculitis Management ... • Bed rest and leg ... Nodosum #Diagnosis #Management