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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... Skin Disease: Discoid ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... thallium • Drugs ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... Vitamin A Excess - Drugs ... • Hyperthyroid drugs ... Disease • Discoid ... #Algorithm #causes
Delirium in the ICU

Defining delirium
Types of delirium
Consequences of delirium
Reversible causes of delirium
Drug-induced delirium
Non-pharmacologic management of delirium
Pharmacologic
Delirium in the ICU ... delirium Reversible causes ... of delirium Drug-induced ... theABofPharmaC #ICU ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
with new bugs & drugs ... #Antibiotics #Classes ... Susceptibilities #ICU ... CriticalCare #Overview #Pharmacology
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
areas -> Scaring alopecia ... hair follicles -> causes ... butterfly) Rash • ICx ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Delirium (PAD) in the ICU ... Addressing the ICU ... assessment of the ICU ... A dissociative drug ... #CriticalCare #diagnosis
Common sodium channel blockers which cause QRS widening.

Anticonvulsants: 
 - Carbamazepine 
Antidysrhythmics:  
 - Group
blockers which cause ... - Group IA and IC ... widening #ECG #EKG #Pharmacology ... Medications #Toxicology #Diagnosis ... #Classes
Upper Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Hematemesis/Melena
 - Blood in vomitus?/black, tarry stools
 - If
- Differential Diagnosis ... Anti-Inflammatory Drugs ... - Stress (ICU ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
cytotoxic reaction to drug ... Systemic effect -> Nausea ... , weight gain, alopecia ... #SideEffects #Pathophysiology ... #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
Creatine Kinase - Causes of Elevated CK Levels
Acute CK Elevation (Pain > Weakness):
 • RHABDOMYOLYSIS
Creatine Kinase - Causes ... RHABDOMYOLYSIS - Drugs ... Illness Myopathy (ICU ... Subacute to Chronic Causes ... #differential #diagnosis