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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
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
Syringomyelia 
 - Cyst or cavity formation within the spinal cord 
 - Expands and elongates
over time - "Cape-like ... Syringomyelia #Diagnosis #Neurology
Pathophysiology of The Nephron - Electrolyte and Water Exchange

The nephron — electrolyte and water exchange. 
180
of sodium per day ... of sodium per day ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Hepatorenal Syndrome Treatment
Volume expansion: 
 • Albumin (typical dose = 1g/kg on day 1 +/- day
dose = 1g/kg on day ... 1 +/- day 2, followed ... by 20-40 g/day ... management #HRS #nephrology
Urine Microscopy - Kidney Stones and Crystals 

Uric Acid, Cystine, Hippurate, Cloth Fiber, Tyrosine, CaOx, CaP,
Monohydrate DiH ... #Stones #Key #Nephrology
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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but also reduces CPP ... expansion of bleed • CPP ... Target CPP 60. ... Pathophysiology #neurology
Glomerular Diseases - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephritic syndrome—due to GBM disruption. 
Hypertension. t BUN and creatinine.
range (< 3.5 g/day ... proteinuria (> 3.5 g/day ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine Output > 3L /day
Water Diuresis (Urine Osm <100 mOsm/kg)
 • Primary
Urine Output > 3L /day ... Algorithm #causes #nephrology
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Negative urine dip ... Positive urine dip ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology