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Rapid Assessment of the Neonate With Sonography (RANS) Scan

Recommended algorithm for RANS scan. 
* Abnormal vital
Recommended algorithm ... for RANS scan ... * Abnormal vital ... signs include bradycardia ... #RANS #RAPID #POCUS
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... lumbar spine Signs ... Areflexia (loss of normal ... #MSK #pathophysiology ... #signs
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
and damage of organs ... anterior/posterior MSK ... ), liver (pain/abnormal ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs ... #Symptoms
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
) - Internal organs ... Episcleritis Signs ... and Symptoms: ... development of skin symptoms ... #dermatology #oncology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Diagnosis: >3 symptoms ... 500 mg QD until normal ... unless severe APLS, organ ... management #hematology #oncology
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... per minute) or abnormal ... erysipelas with no focus ... or evidence of organ ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... /signs should be ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
age 70 years Symptoms ... agents given to organ ... cell types are abnormal ... cells might look abnormal ... diagnosis #hematology #oncology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
and signs below ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... dysfunction • Abnormal ... differential #algorithm
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
with no early symptoms ... Physical Exam/Signs ... infiltrate any organ ... • Richter’s Syndrome ... diagnosis #workup #oncology