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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Petechial/Purpuric ... require emergent evaluation ... or purpuric rash ... require complete assessment ... #Rash #Algorithm
SKIN RASHES 



Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune
rapid and accurate diagnosis ... important to make treatment ... rashes into these classes ... DharSaty #erythema ... ; #purpura; #rash
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency Work ... #Petechiae #Rash ... #Algorithm #Causes
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... or workup for specific ... glucocorticoid treatment ... #Differential #diagnosis
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Kawasaki and Incomplete Kawasaki Disease:
Diagnosis
* Fever >5d
* Criteria (4/5)
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Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Kawasaki ... , >1.5cm) - Rash ... Disease #Criteria #Workup ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... • Immunologic Workup ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... life-threatening • Treatment
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... • Immunologic Workup ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... • Immunologic Workup ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
The assessment of ... are excellent at evaluating ... & Dry) is the treatment ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... • Immunologic Workup ... Discontinuation of causal ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #treatment #management