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Focused Assessment with Sonography for HIV/TB - The FASH Exam

The main objective of the FASH exam
Sonography for HIV ... /TB - The FASH Exam ... exam is to detect ... effusions, enlarged abdominal ... #Diagnosis #POCUS
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Nodular or cavitary ... mucogenicum • HIV ... Advanced HIV (CD4 ... enzymes, diarrhea, abdominal ... Diagnosis Of NTM
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Lung Exam: ... lymphadenopathy, • Abdominal ... #Infections #HIV
Ruptured Hepatic Hyatid Cyst on RUQ Ultrasound

52-yo female with hypotension after blunt abdominal trauma from fall
Hyatid Cyst on RUQ ... hypotension after blunt abdominal ... FAST exam-small ... fall and hard hit ... #Abdominal #POCUS
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Skin exam for ... infection - Baseline ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
causes: TB, fungal infection ... , HIV, adrenoleukodystrophy ... Symptoms and Exam ... ) w/ anorexia, abdominal ... Insufficiency: Long-term
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Disorders: • Infection ... Adrenals: • Lung ... from RTA type IV ... Nausea/vomiting • Abdominal ... Symptoms/physical exam
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... to exclude are infections ... multiplex • GI tract: Abdominal ... gut involvement, abdominal ... Multiplex, Elevated AST
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
on our physical exam ... This post will focus ... Following our exam ... consider intra-abdominal ... Radiology #CTChest #Lung