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Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
facial paralysis *Differential ... • Topical Steroids ... Intralesional Steroid ... Intralesional Steroid ... Topical/Systemic Steroids
Summary of Infections in which Steroids play a role in treatment
 • TB meningitis
 • TB
in which Steroids ... pneumonia • COVID ... PrathitKulkarni #Steroids ... #Indications #infections ... #management #treatment
Creatine Kinase - Causes of Elevated CK Levels
Acute CK Elevation (Pain > Weakness):
 • RHABDOMYOLYSIS
Kinase - Causes of ... alcohol - Medications ... Illness: viral (COVID19 ... Myopathy (ICU, steroids ... #Elevated #CK #differential
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Algorithm Curcumin ... : diet rich in pre ... given risk for steroid ... #Colitis #UC #Management
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... of Response: • ... Diff. & CMV COVID ... Nutrition • CNI + Steroid ... #Colitis #UC #Management
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
ICU Pre-Rounding ... in the context of ... the patient is doing ... STEROIDS: day #? ... #CriticalCare #Management
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
days or 15 days of ... initiation • Differential ... Treatment: • Steroids ... refractory to steroids ... APML #diagnosis #management
Causes of Male Infertility - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Sperm Transport:
 • Vasectomy
 • Cystic fibrosis gene mutation
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... from infection Pre-Testicular ... ) • Anabolic steroids ... #Causes #PrimaryCare
HBV Reactivation Risk in IBD on Immunosuppression Algorithm
Risk of Reactivation
High Risk: >10% Risk
 • HBsAg+ /
and high dose steroids ... + and mod dose steroids ... and high dose steroids ... term low dose steroids ... #diagnosis #management
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
uncertainty (e.g. vs PE ... treatments - Steroid ... only if other indication ... mg BID if <96hr of ... Influenza #Checklist #Management