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Typical features of meningitis vs. Encephalitis 

Meningitis is inflammation of the subarachnoid space, the fluid bathing
fluid bathing the brain ... Most common causes ... Most common causes ... #Encephalitis #Comparison ... Features #Table #Diagnosis
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
death Pursuing a diagnosis ... of brain death ... lead to premature diagnostic ... patient should focus ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pathophysiology Comparison ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... #criticalcare # ... diagnosis #classification
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
- Differential Diagnosis ... findings based on cause ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #table #comparison ... #criticalcare
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
is required for diagnosis ... valves • MRI brain ... in up to 30% of cases ... often seen • MRI brain ... #Endocarditis #comparison
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
potential inciting causes ... Haverhill fever caused ... to have a "wood-grain ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #differential #diagnosis
Empyema Necessitans (EN) on Chest POCUS

Pulmonary teaching case: you are called to the bedside of a
(EN) on Chest POCUS ... Pulmonary teaching case ... removed chest drain ... on POCUS - What ... ’s the diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
surrogate measure of brain ... When the diagnosis ... The palate needs ... intra-abdominal masses ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
- Team should train ... circuit and can cause ... EMBOLISM - can cause ... Troubleshooting #problems #diagnosis ... differential #management #criticalcare
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
31 • First US case ... emergency 2020-3-12 Diagnosis ... unilateral* • POCUS ... COVID19 #Cheatsheet #Diagnosis ... #Coronavirus #CriticalCare