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Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Antigen-antibody complexes are ... Tuberculin test, Graft rejection ... allergy #table #classification ... #comparison
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
depending on cell type ... (e.g., C difficile ... sepsis, organ rejection ... sepsis, organ rejection ... the underlying cause
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
Proves cause-effect ... measurements Type ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection ... Biostatistics #formulas
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... and specific for detection ... common causes of ... cryoglobulinemias (types ... #glomerular #testing
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... and panic attack-type ... glucose, apparent type ... laparoscopic tumor resection ... Open surgical resection
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... and specific for detection ... common causes of ... cryoglobulinemias (types ... diagnosis #initial #testing
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... The type of specimen ... Although electron ... microscopy and antibody detection ... Negative Staining Electron
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... using proprietary formulas ... BIOREACTANCE/NICOM: Detection ... cardiac output causes ... #criticalcare #comparison
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Enteroviruses (e.g ... Photophobia • Nausea ... and meningismus are ... pneumoniae antigen detection ... Hepatosplenomegaly • The CSF formula