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Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
HHS Overlap Nick ... Disorders #ketones #differential ... #diagnosis #management
Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs)
 - classified into simple retention cysts, pseudocysts and cystic neoplasms 
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modalities for PCL ... gastroenterology #diagnosis #management ... #differential
Predicting an anatomically and/or physiologically challenging airway is not a straightforward task by any stretch of
, Obstruction, Neck ... emergency airway management ... Exsanguination, Neck ... Diagnosis #EM #PCC
Cannon A Waves of Complete Heart Block on Physical Exam
A patient presented to clinic with lightheadedness
is shown on the neck ... block (2) VT (3) PAC ... Complete #HeartBlock #PhysicalExam
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
set volume (TV) PC ... flow) - Hybrid PC ... combine w/ PS Nick ... CriticalCare #Comparison #Management
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
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Facial Swelling - Differential ... of the head and neck ... lymphomas • Head and neck ... Swelling #Edema #Differential ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Cr, ↓Glucose, ↓PLT ... infiltration) Differential ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... obgyn #diagnosis #management
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... - Post-Trauma, Neck ... Headaches #diagnosis #differential ... primary #secondary #management
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
excludes other differentials ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... JVP #Cardiology #Neck
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... hand to gather POC ... Postpartum #Hemorrhage #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Management