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The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
short course of treatment ... isn't exactly clear ... probably much higher (e.g ... provide empiric treatment ... infection on the basis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
shows a small, stable ... residual lesion or is clear ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Vasculitis (e.g. ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
: months - Criteria ... : El Escorial criteria ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... conditions listed in differential ... Treatment: - Multidisciplinary
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... test (only if no clear ... Elimination (see Table ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
underlying autoimmune basis ... is important, as ... and treatment can ... skull neoplasms (e.g ... noninflammatory #differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... & Dry) is the treatment ... & Dry” is the treatment ... #diagnosis #differential ... #table #foamed
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... cardiomyopathy (e.g ... hemodynamics (e.g ... LVEF recovery (e.g ... teratogenic GDMT meds (e.g
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Pilot balloon ... the emergency is also ... Call for help (e.g ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... #differential #
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... vegetations can also ... → TEE • Duke Criteria ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... hematuria, + RF Treatment
TRALI Diagnostic Criteria
TRALI type 1 - Patients who have no risk factors for ARDS and meet
TRALI Diagnostic ... Clear evidence of ... edema on imaging (eg ... Findings as described ... TRALI l, and b Stable