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Contact Dermatitis: Inflammatory response to topical irritant. Note the linear distribution 
across the knuckles, caused by
Contact Dermatitis ... knuckles, caused by contact ... with Poison Oak ... Dermatology #SkinRash #Contact
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome • Contact ... Poison ivy) #
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Contact ... ie. reaction to poison
Clinical Examination of the Poisoned Patient

#Poisoned #Toxicology #PhysicalExam #Signs #Evaluation #Diagnosis
Examination of the Poisoned ... Patient #Poisoned
Our patient was exposed to burning sumac smoke while clearing out her yard .  Toxicodendron
same resin in poison ... ivy and poison ... Poison ivy has a ... C15 side chain, poison ... side chain and poison
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Agent • Contact ... blisters, tense intact
Allergic Contact Dermatitis 
- Erythematous, indurated, scaly plaques 
- T-cell mediated, delayed-type hypersensitivity response to exogenous
Allergic Contact ... exogenous agents #Contact
Contact Precautions for MRSA & VRE 
Choosing Wisely: Things We Do For No Reason

Source Article: https://www.journalofhospitalmedicine.com/jhospmed/article/195053/hospital-medicine/things-we-do-no-reason-contact-precautions-mrsa-and-vre
Rebuttal
Contact Precautions ... things-we-do-no-reason-contact-precautions-mrsa-and-vre ... things-we-do-good-reasons-contact-precautions-multidrug
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
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Perception, Thought content ... activity, eye contact ... , avoiding eye contact ... circumstantial • Thought Content
Red Leg - Cellulitis Mimickers
 - Unilateral
     • Contact Dermatitis
Unilateral • Contact