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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 ... Pleural #Effusion #CPPE
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
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
  •
Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology ... but also reduces CPP ... expansion of bleed • CPP ... Target CPP 60. ... Pressure #ICP #Pathophysiology
DIY Facemask - Creating my own  N95
1. anesthesia. mask 
2. Straps (vent masks here)
3. Ventilator
DIY Facemask - Creating ... FACEP @MdFacep #DIY ... Facemask #N95 #PPE
How to use an Emesis Bag as Arm Sleeve PPE

Protect your arms during intubation with a
as Arm Sleeve PPE ... #Arms #Sleeve #PPE ... Clinical #Video #DIY
Age Related Macular Degeneration: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Photoreceptor atrophy 
-> Extracellular debris (drusen) from RPE atrophy/metabolism
(drusen) from RPE ... Bruch's membrane and RPE ... -> Ischemia of RPE ... fundoscopy • Dry ... MacularDegeneration #pathophysiology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
nephrocalcinosis • CPPD ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... → Low ALP -> PPi ... accumulate → PPi
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... Prednisone 5mg/kg/day ... Infection (sepsis), PE
Efficacy of Homemade Masks Materials

100% cotton T-shirt
Scarf
Tea towel 
Pillowcase 
Antimicrobial Pillowcase
Surgical mask
Vacuum cleaner bag
Cotton mix
Linen
Silk

Original Study:
COVID19 #Facemasks #DIY ... Materials #Efficacy #PPE
Allopurinol Pharmacology Summary

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor blocking the formation of new uric acid
Initiate 1-2 days prior to
hours (max 800mg/day ... Usual: 300 mg/day ... on excretion of pre-formed ... #Pharmacology #pathophysiology