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Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
The most common cause ... from the various causes ... Look for other signs ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Edema - Differential ... Causes include: ... balance • Flat neck ... ischemic changes CXR ... edema (Traumatic brain
Hampton hump is a radiologic sign which consists of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery
sign which consists ... In this case, pulmonary ... #photo #CXR #EmergencyMedicine ... #CriticalCare # ... Radiology #Cardiology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... life-threatening Differential ... Myotonic dystrophy - Brain ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... in the chest or neck ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... due to decreased brain ... #Differential #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... with presence of pulmonary ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm in Cancer
UOsm ≥ 100 mOsm/kg = Urine is inappropriately concentrated for hypotonic
Hyponatremia Differential ... SCLC, head and neck ... tumors, brain or ... chemotherapy, nausea ... Cancer #algorithm #nephrology
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... cardiac output causes ... • PULMONARY A ... precede other signs ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Oxygenation of the Brain ... cardiogenic) - Pulmonary ... positive Romberg sign ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... a chest x-ray (CXR ... pattern that your brain ... Most commonly caused ... #Radiology #CTChest