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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
values: WBC >100k ... , + lab signs of ... values: Elevated ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
outpatient setting with oral ... corticosteroid; LABA ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Pulmonary #LABA ... SABA #SAMA #ICS #Pharmacology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Setup - Ultrasound ... abnormalities - Cath lab ... #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Perioperative Management of DOACs
Problem:
 ✖ Each year approximately 250,000 patients on chronic anticoagulation in North America
Perioperative Management ... direct acting oral ... commonly available lab ... interruption per treatment ... #Treatment #pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
importantly, bedside ultrasound ... is vital while lab ... differential #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Diagnosis: • Labs ... 500 mg QD until normal ... APML #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #oncology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... breath sounds • Rales ... CXR upright or lat ... Lung Abscess Management ... - Switch to oral
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
50 in GCA, but normal ... values increase ... Treatment of GCA ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
DOAC Reversal
Emergency surgery or urgent procedure
Stop anticoagulant treatment; volume resuscitation and transfusion as needed
Antidotes:
 • Apixaban,
anticoagulant treatment ... Idarucizumab - Humanized Fab ... Reversal #NOAC #Oral ... anticoagulant #hematology ... #management #pharmacology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
syndrome (MDS) (normal ... megakaryocytes and a normal ... aplastic anemia) Labs ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... #diagnosis #management