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Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - Management ... , Monitors, Pads ... Signs of shock or ... #tachycardia #Management ... peds #Pediatric #treatment
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
AECOPD) Obtain workup ... ventilated • CXR ... doppler, CTA • ECG ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Exacerbation #treatment
Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) - Vasculitis Management Algorithm - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines
 • Severe Disease → Remission
Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN ... ) - Vasculitis Management ... immunosuppressive agent (e.g ... Nodosa #Vasculitis #Management ... #Treatment #ACR2021
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
, Pads on patient ... worsening brady, Signs ... Pads in AP position ... #differential #management ... #cardiology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... #criticalcare #treatment ... #workup
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
, dyspnea, +/- CXR ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... organ damage • Treatment ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Lower Extremity Ulcers
Ulcers are defined as abnormal breaks in the skin or mucous membranes. General principles
principles of management ... wound debridement, infection ... localized pressure, & treatment ... conditions such as DM & PAD ... Lifestyle changes (e.g
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... Diagnosis and Workup ... No additional workup ... symptoms): MRI+gad ... #Treatment #Neurology
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
inhibitors • Injection ... assay (IGRA) • PPD ... and Culture • CXR ... disease • Check CXR ... TB #Diagnosis #Management