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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Microglial cells ... of UMN and LMN signs ... of UMN and LMN signs ... both UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
with systemic signs ... with systemic signs ... 12 000 or <400 cells ... with systemic signs ... with systemic signs
TIE Fighter Sign on POCUS - Uterus floating in pelvic ascites
Not uncommon during nephrology rounds in
TIE Fighter Sign ... uncommon during nephrology ... confused with urinary ... in long axis, all ... #TIEFighter #Sign
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Hypochloremia - Differential ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... Hypotension • AMS ... smooth muscle cells ... Hypochloremia #Differential
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Apnea/poor effort, Signs ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... normalized vital signs ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... decreased renal perfusion ... kidney tubular cells ... #Diagnosis #Management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Multinucleated giant cells ... primary condition ... Rash, arthritis Primary ... aneurysms can also
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
• In all patients ... Types of HLH • Primary ... Presentation • Common Signs ... function of NK cells ... and CD8+ T cells