14 results
Main causes of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases.

#differential #algorithm #diagnosis #causes #DPLD #ILD #parenchymal #lung #diseases #pulmonary
Main causes of diffuse ... parenchymal lung ... #differential #algorithm ... #DPLD #ILD #parenchymal ... #lung #diseases
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... When to suspect AIN ... microscopic hematuria, mild ... Received drug associated ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Management of interstitial lung disease (ILD)-associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc)

Therapeutic indication: absolute decline in FVC >10%
of interstitial lung ... disease (ILD)-associated ... 200 mL) and/or in ... #lungdisease #ILD ... management #treatment #algorithm
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Causes - Differential ... Long-standing vs ... Family history of IBD ... Cardiopulmonary disease/AMI ... Diverticulitis • IBD
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... Donepezil Congenital long ... 1 gm/hour • Pediatric ... • Pediatric ... 1b (lidocaine)- case
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
• Domestic and wild ... status NTM Cause ... infections Lungs ... to NTM: Chronic lung ... abscessus • Line associated
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Non-Infectious Causes ... fever • Hyper-IgD ... factor receptor-associated ... s rule) Fever Associated ... Brucellosis • Liver or lung
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Diffuse Cystic Lung ... May have associated ... presentations - ILD ... DCLD #pulmonary #Algorithm
Palpable Skin Crepitus on Physical Exam

Notice these air bubbles under the skin. An 86-year-old woman with
Notice these air ... An 86-year-old woman ... and spaces can cause ... common finding associated ... under the skin as long
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

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

How?  Possible
Amiodarone Induced Lung ... Direct cytotoxic lung ... is rare but is associated ... Exclude other causes ... Exclusion of other ILDs