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Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... in APML Epidemiology ... HoTN, edema and effusions ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... #management #hematology
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
pneumonia, ARDS, DAH ... exudative pleural effusions ... respiratory distress syndrome ... • Reticular + Nodular ... #diagnosis #management
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
gland) biopsy • Ocular ... thickening or effusion ... , INC risk PE, Pulmonary ... amyloidosis, PAH ... Rheumatology #Diagnosis #Management
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome ... infiltrates, pleural effusions ... skin lesions, ocular ... Zoster flare, ocular ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... against the drop in pH ... blood flow and perfusion ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis