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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
syncope from other causes ... symptoms, post-ictal confusion ... Common causes of ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Neuro #IM #Sycope #Causes
Pulmonary Contusion on Lung POCUS

A 20yo M presents after high speed MVA. BP 140/80, HR 95,
Pulmonary Contusion ... HR 95, RR20+, O2sat ... which is the best management ... Resolution: pulmonary contusion ... #Pulmonary #Contusion
Pediatric Concussions

Concussion is 
common after 
minor head 
Injuries 

Only 10% will 
report a loss of 
consciousness
Concussions Concussion ... movements may also cause ... concussion Concussion ... of iniury #Concussion ... PatientInfo #Diagnosis #Management
Continuous B-cell depletion in frequently relapsing, steroid-dependent and steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome 

Clinical Kidney Journal, , sfy067,
10.1093/ckj/sfy067 Conclusion ... option in the management ... Nephrology #rituximab #EBM
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
symptoms (HA, nausea ... , confusion, seizures ... history #Diagnosis #EM
Bystander Efforts and 1-Year Outcomes in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

N Engl J Med 2017; 376:1737-1747 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1601891

Conclusion: Bystander
NEJMoa1601891 Conclusion ... death from any cause ... VisualAbstract #BLS #EBM
TTH48 - Targeted Temperature Management for 48 vs 24 Hours and Neurologic Outcome After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac
Targeted Temperature Management ... jama.2017.8978 Conclusion ... targeted temperature management ... #Temperature #Management ... VisualAbstract #EBM
The HYPERION Trial - Targeted Temperature Management for Cardiac Arrest with Nonshockable Rhythm - Visual Abstract

NEJM
Targeted Temperature Management ... NEJMoa1906661 Conclusion ... VisualAbstract #EBM
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
adenopathies, confusion ... Infections+++: Virus (EBV ... biologics (CMV +++, EBV ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management
Multiple Uses for Tranexamic Acid (TXA) - Evidence Based Indications and Dosing

Trauma < 3 hrs •
Multiple Uses for ... #Indications #management ... #EBM #trauma