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Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
serotoninergic meds ... goal to normalize vital ... signs • Supplemental ... antagonist • Oral ... #Management #treatment
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Variant, Normal ... Short Stature Normal ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
carotid sinus syndrome ... further guide management ... including orthostatic vital ... sign measurements ... The treatment strategy
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Germ Cell Tumor Normal ... Klinefelter's Syndrome ... • Kallman's Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #endocrinology
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
of re-feeding syndrome ... ketoacidosis (DKA) - caused ... Glucosuria causes ... differential #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... marrow) -dys- (abnormal ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... only curative treatment ... #treatment #hematology
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Exacerbation Signs ... Exacerbation: • Vitals ... - Abnormally normal ... ventilation #mechanical #management ... #treatment
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... - Treatment Ulcers ... : • Treatment: ... Behcets #disease #Syndrome ... #Treatment #management
Treatment of NMS
 Dopamine antagonists should be discontinued immediately in patients suspected of NMS. Like SS,
resolution of abnormal ... hyperthermia, and management ... considered in milder cases ... #Management #NeurolepticMalignant ... #Syndrome #NMS
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
rapid drainage are vital ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... examination and vital ... signs. ❾ Reassess ... Plan definitive management