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COVID-19 Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical and laboratory testing
Lung Ultrasound
HRCT scan
In-hospital treatment
Severity assessment and respiratory support 
Post-mortem
COVID-19 Diagnosis ... and Management ... testing Lung Ultrasound ... respiratory support Post-mortem ... #Management #Summary
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Summary
Antinuclear (ANA) - 95% - Initial screening test
Anti-dsDNA - 50%
 • Associated
severe disease & renal ... severe disease Treatment ... of steroids +/- methotrexate ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #management
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
Overview: chronic, inflammatory symmetric polyarthritis involving small joints of hands/feet, knees, shoulders
Signs & Symptoms:
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary ... narrowing) • Ultrasound ... exam and imaging Treatment ... injections • DMARDs: Methotrexate ... #management #rheumatology
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
POCUS Stewardship ... & Specificity Assess ... assign a final post-test ... #ultrasound #management ... #diagnosis
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Setup - Ultrasound ... #Management #Summary ... #criticalcare #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... periodic paralysis, post-hypothermia ... • ↓ Renal K+ ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... #Management #Treatment
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
however, this post ... will focus on the ... which reduces renal ... #criticalcare #management ... #diagnosis #treatment
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
Blastomycosis Summary ... adjacent to the focus ... cerebellum Diagnosis ... serum/urine Treatment ... #management #treatment
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
polypectomy; prevents post-polypectomy ... mucosa Stricture Management ... for palliative treatment ... - Facilitates access ... • ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND