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Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Diagnosis: • Labs ... common • Imaging: CXR ... 500 mg QD until normal ... : Diuresis for fluid
Septic Arthritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Exam: hot, swollen, pain with passive AND active ROM
arthrocentesis w/ fluid ... evaluation • labs ... arthritis (therefore oral ... cervical, anal Cxs ... results *** MH/CCF
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... upright or lat ... decubitus - air fluid ... - Switch to oral
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... is vital while lab ... needing a little fluid ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf
Dilation of the azygos vein is a sign of increased right atrial pressure and is usually
the azygos vein varies ... increase of 3 mm in comparison ... suggestive of fluid ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #CHF #Azygous #
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Mg, P04, LFTs, alb ... Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... CPB • Continue CPR ... Protocol #management #treatment ... #algorithm