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Tailoring Vasopressors to a Patient's Physiology

Overall, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are all supported by evidence as
and vasopressin are ... possible that the best ... physiology #Management ... #Vasopressor #Selection ... #Algorithm #FirstLine
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
shows how pre-test ... infection (~1.5% pre-test ... patient with a low pre-test ... HSV PCR would cause ... pre-test probability
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
Biostatistics Summary ... Proves cause-effect ... are TN. ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... dermatitis, Tuberculin test ... , Graft rejection ... allergy #table #classification
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Summary Epidemiology ... extrapulmonary cases ... pulmonary TB PE ... excisional biopsy - Detection ... #Summary
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Trauma ... myopathies, Excess exertion ... several times per ... #Summary #causes
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Primary ... aldosterone levels are ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST:
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Definition ... rule out other causes ... bowel movements per ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary - GrepMed ... glucose suppression test ... Transsphenoidal surgical resection ... or refractory cases
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hemorrhage, which are ... Fecal occult blood test ... #physicalexam