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Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion (CPPE) on Pleuroscopy

We know that pH can vary in different locules in CPPE.
Parapneumonic Effusion (CPPE ... ) on Pleuroscopy ... important to Rx as CPPE ... locules during pleuroscopy ... #Pleuroscopy #clinical
Pleuroscopy in a patient with Hemothorax 
Two weeks ago the patient fell on the left side
Pleuroscopy in a ... decided to perform a Pleuroscopy ... Two days after pleuroscopy ... home the same day ... pneumodoctor #Pleuroscopy
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
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Causes of Proteinuria ... Negative urine dip ... Positive urine dip ... sediment - WBC/RBC casts ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Monoarthritis - Differential Diagnosis
Infection (Acute):
 - S. aureus (most common)
 - S. pneumonia
 - Salmonella (in
birefringent - CPPD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Arterial and Venous Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STRUCTURAL:
 - PFO: paradoxical emboli
 - Popliteal
Causes of Arterial ... artery aneurysm: Causes ... intravascular coagulation (DIC ... MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC
Glomerular Diseases - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephritic syndrome—due to GBM disruption. 
Hypertension. t BUN and creatinine.
RBC casts in urine ... range (< 3.5 g/day ... but in severe cases ... proteinuria (> 3.5 g/day
Pseudogout: pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Idiopathic (vast majority of cases) -> Mechanism unknown
 - Familial
vast majority of cases ... pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD ... and/or x-ray - CPPD ... Chondrocalcinosis #Pseudogout #CPPD
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Anemia Intrinsic Causes ... elliptocytosis Extrinsic Causes ... Intravascular Causes ... MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
disorders, or other causes ... Quantity: • Primary Causes ... • Secondary Causes ... marrow disease - DIC ... Purpura Fulminans (DIC