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Krabbe Disease 

Check out this interesting case of Krabbe disease, a rare genetic leukodystrophy. Diagnosis was
this interesting case ... guide confirmatory lab ... testing and expedite treatment ... • Symmetric abnormal ... MRI #Clinical #Radiology
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
radiation dose Ultrasound ... of flank or abdominal ... MRI - Limited value ... for non-calculus causes ... scan) when an ultrasound
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
importantly, bedside ultrasound ... is vital while lab ... the determined cause ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... breath sounds • Rales ... CXR upright or lat ... - Switch to oral ... #differential #causes
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
crusade against “Ab ... ”Normal Saline continues ... K+ in the ECF causes ... #foamed #criticalcare ... management #diagnosis #treatment
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
PCWP approximates LAP ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... PPV, absolute values ... cardiac output causes ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Histoplasmosis Treatment ... Pulmonary 3) Abdominal ... Diagnosis: • Labs ... and Ohio River valleys ... level • A low or normal