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Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion (CPPE) on Pleuroscopy

We know that pH can vary in different locules in CPPE.
Complicated Parapneumonic ... Effusion (CPPE) ... different locules in CPPE ... important to Rx as CPPE ... #Complicated #Parapneumonic
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... == CPPD == Think ... About CPPD When ... Asymptomatic CPPD ... Gout #Comparison #rheumatology
Causes of Arterial and Venous Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STRUCTURAL:
 - PFO: paradoxical emboli
 - Popliteal
intravascular coagulation (DIC ... APLS:PLT ↓ HEMATOLOGIC ... MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC ... Diagnosis #clots #hematology
DIY Respirator

Innovative technique to create a cheap, reusable, elastomeric respirator for use during critical N95 supply
DIY Respirator ... Es_iY5WJdmI #DIY ... Facemask #N95 #PPE
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
(scheduled on day ... supplementation (5-10 mg/day ... management #treatment #rheumatology ... #hematology
Seronegative Inflammatory Arthritis - Differential Diagnosis
 • Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis 
 • Infectious Arthritis: Viral, Bacterial,
Arthropathy: Gout, CPPD ... Differential #Diagnosis #rheumatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
marrow disease - DIC ... Coagulation Defects: • DIC ... Purpura Fulminans (DIC ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology #
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
days (max 100g/day ... - 1.5g/kg 1st day ... , 1g/kg 3rd day ... days then 20-40 g/day ... Cirrhosis #treatment #hepatology
Peripheral Blood Smear Analysis
Hypochromia
Megaloblastic Anemia
Schistocytes: Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (e.g. DIC, TTP, HUS)
Microspherocytes: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Sickled red
DIC, TTP, HUS) ... Smear #Analysis #hematology
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Limited - CREST:
 • Calcinosis
 • Raynaud phenomenon
 • Esophageal dysmotility
 • Sclerodactyly
 •
65%, Can involve DIP ... signs #symptoms #rheumatology