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Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Activation Syndrome (MAS ... manifestation of MAS ... dysfunction • Hemorrhagic ... rash) • Heart, lung ... Plasma exchange #MAS
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
often in older adults ... Méniére's disease ... Long symptom-free ... Cerebellar hemorrhage ... #differential #diagnosis
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
- Differential Diagnosis ... the serum that has ... • Pulmonary infarction ... meningitis • Cerebral hemorrhage ... Demand ischemia • Trauma
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Disease (DCLD) ... May have associated ... presentations - ILD, trauma ... #pulmonary #Algorithm
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
, from suction trauma ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... differential #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare # ... airway #anatomy