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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Erythrocytosis) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Relative - Normal ... Positive - Low/Normal ... Abdominal Ultrasound
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Associated Lung Ultrasound ... bilateral B-lines - Normal ... #differential # ... diagnosis #signs ... #Lung #POCUS #ultrasound
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
cardiogenic edema, to differentiate ... Look for other signs ... may still have a normal ... chronic heart disease ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pathophysiology Comparison ... Pulmonary embolism ... : Normal cardiac ... advanced valvular disease ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
restrictive lung disease ... Occasional sighs ... Breathing In lung disease ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Differential diagnosis of Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis. 
On the left multiple diseases showing septal thickening:
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular
Differential diagnosis ... left multiple diseases ... secondary lobules with normal ... Carcinomatosis #Mimic #Differential ... #Comparison #Table
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
of symptoms or signs ... 50 or less: • Neurologic ... Pancreatitis • Pulmonary ... #differential # ... signs #symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... purpura: Strong sign ... strength & enzymes normal ... affects the skin, neurologic
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Diagnosis: Causes ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... restrictive lung disease ... Interpretation #Diagnosis ... #Summary #Nephrology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... artery aneurysms Diagnosis ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... Behcet #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #signs