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Algorithm for Evaluation of Suspected Pulmonary Embolism #Diagnosis #EM #IM #PCC #PulmonaryEmbolism #Pulmonary #Embolism #DDimer #CTA
Evaluation of Suspected Pulmonary ... Embolism #Diagnosis ... #EM #IM #PCC #PulmonaryEmbolism ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... CTA #Algorithm #Ddxof
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CNS Infection in ... hemorrhage • CSF PCR ... Toxoplasma gondii PCR ... • JC-virus PCR ... Enhancement • PCR
Visceral Leishmaniasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Species: Leishmania donovani, Leishmania infantum, Leishmania chagasi
Where: South Asia, East
histopathology, culture, PCR ... , K39) Treatment ... : 1) Liposomal ... on days 1-5, 14 ... /d IV/IM 28-30 days
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
Antibodies: 1. ... Donath-Landsteiner Antibodies[PCH ... Agglutinin Syndrome (CAS ... - Mycoplasma, EBV ... Hemoglobinuria (PCH
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... Obtain EKG if: ... Recent PCI/stenting ... since elective PCI ... stratification #diagnosis
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Prednisone 5mg/kg ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... symptoms, or> 1 ... : Infection (sepsis ... fluid overload, PCC
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Acute Diarrhea (>3 BM ... Epidemiology: • #1 ... non-toxigenic • Stool PCR ... Bezlotoxumab 10 mg/kg ... IV x 1 - Adjunct
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Enteroviruses (e.g ... : HSV 1): • Herpes ... simplex virus 1 ... virus • CMV • EBV
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... Pathophysiology: 1. ... Clindamycin in case of PCN ... • Vasculitis (e.g ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... Elimination (see Table ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... 5-10U reg IV + 1-