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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... : • Pathophysiology ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Positive - Low/Normal ... Cyanosis without Pulmonary ... Chronic Chest Symptoms ... Apnea • Chronic Pulmonary ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
MCP and PIP Involvement, Spares DIP, Carpal Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome, Epi/Scleritis, Heart Disease, Rheumatoid
Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome ... Rheumatoid Nodules, Pulmonary ... Instability, Felty's Syndrome ... RA #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #signs #symptoms
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Pathophysiology ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... Diagnosis: >3 symptoms ... 500 mg QD until normal
BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
BRASH Syndrome ... hyperkalemia) BRASH Treatment ... • Aggressive treatment ... balanced fluids" > normal ... diagnosis #management #pathophysiology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... • Heart size: Normal ... ECHO: • Normal ... chamber size • Normal ... respiratory distress syndrome
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Plateau Pressure (Normally ... #PPlat #PEEP #CriticalCare ... Diagnosis #Balloon #Pathophysiology ... #Pulmonary
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
blood donor • Pathophysiology ... ARDS to explain symptoms ... : 33% • Treatment ... , and CXR with pulmonary ... : No • Treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... marrow) -dys- (abnormal ... only curative treatment ... Myelodysplastic #Syndrome ... #hematology #oncology
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
- Abnormally normal ... of baseline Treatments ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... mechanical #management #treatment