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Platypnea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome on Physical Exam
The case of a patient with a diagnosis of cirrhosis and platypnea-orthodeoxia
Physical Exam The case ... there is a drop in SaO2 ... to 90% (and in paO2 ... Orthodeoxia #Syndrome #PhysicalExam
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Indication → Pre-test ... clinical question based ... Step 2: Pre-test ... probability based ... Stewardship #ultrasound #management
Delirium Tips: What NOT To Do:
 - Don't think delirium is a benign condition 
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- Don't order tests ... around) - Don't base ... @DrLindaDykes based ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... • Orthopnea - PaO2 ... 10 minutes of rest ... Oxygenation defect - PaO2 ... SpO2 > 88% • Management
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Second course in case ... pregnancy, see text ... ††See text. alt. ... #Management #Dermatology
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
 • Introduction
 • Embryology
 • Anatomy
 • Physiology of HLHS
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Exam/Diagnostic Tests ... • Qp:Qs based ... Pre-operative Management ... Options • Post-op Management
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management ... Angina Stress Test ... evaluation or management ... Based on results ... ChestPain #Diagnosis #Management
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
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biopsy Non-culture-based ... tests: • Beta-D-Glucan ... • Molecular Tests ... Additional management ... antifungal #diagnosis #management
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... waves with narrow base ... , best seen in precordial ... high #diagnosis #management
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Nasal Cannula:
 • Flow: 1 - 6 L/min
 • FiO2: 25 - 40% (-4%/L
Device: Face Tent ... 2 - 15 L/min (based ... support #devices #management