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Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - ... Differential Diagnosis ... : • Trauma: ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... #Differential #
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... phlebotomy High ... • Burns • Trauma ... /Crush injury ... lysis syndrome - Rhabdomyolysis
Creatine Kinase - Causes of Elevated CK Levels
Acute CK Elevation (Pain > Weakness):
 • RHABDOMYOLYSIS
Weakness): • RHABDOMYOLYSIS ... - Seizures: Trauma ... immobility • Critical ... infarction, Acute renal injury ... #Elevated #CK #differential
Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
Stridor - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework: High-pitched ... Ludwig's angina Trauma ... inhalation • Tracheal injury ... causes #pulmonary #airway
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... phlebotomy High ... • Burns • Trauma ... /Crush injury ... lysis syndrome - Rhabdomyolysis
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Inspiratory Positive Airway ... Post-extubation in high ... deformity (facial trauma ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... pneumothorax. esophageal injury
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Pulmonary Edema - Differential ... pulmonary edema • High ... Pulmonary HTN • Airway ... #edema #NCPE #differential ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential ... • Present in high ... Muscle: • Rhabdomyolysis ... Demand ischemia • Trauma ... Dehydrogenase #Elevated #differential
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Primary survey: • Airway ... of vomiting • Clinical ... Dangerous mechanism — high-speed ... fall from >3 m, high-speed ... #trama #pediatrics
Freiberg Infraction - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Sclerosis of the 2nd MT head with flattening of
Infraction - MSK Radiology ... hallux valgus, and high-heels ... Differential diagnosis ... Plantar plate injury ... #mri #clinical