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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... Pleuritic chest pain ... Differential Diagnosis ... #pulmonary #differential ... #treatment #diagnosis
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
• Confirm IV access ... Orders placed, treatments ... remain on floor vs ICU ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
(A-F): A - Assess ... Total scores >2 ... due to short half-life ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
guide targeted treatments ... ) - Pain assessment ... Syndrome #PICS #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare ... #icu
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Diagnosis Red ... Encephalitis, Abscess ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... primary #secondary #management
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Diagnosis and Management ... Inform surgeon (ask ... compression) Initial treatment ... More / larger iv access ... #Diagnosis #Management
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... , Vit B12, B6, Cu ... #differential # ... #extremity #msk
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
fracture • ED Management ... : Simple, pain control ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Sepsis - Diagnosis ... RR > 20 breaths/min ... recognition and treatment ... #SIRS #criticalcare ... #icu
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... initiation • Differential ... organ dysfuxtion, ICU ... fluid overload, PCC ... #management #hematology