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Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
cell surfaces causes ... antigen-surface complex ... antibody-antigen complexes ... causes development ... #Types #Classification
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
lgE causes mast-cell ... cell antigens, leading ... Antigen-antibody complex ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... #table #classification
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... chest pain is complex ... identify sick pts needing ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
When the specific allergen ... , and drug allergies ... cellular antigen, leading ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification
Pediatric Mouth Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Teeth:
 • Teething
Painful - Gastrointestinal:
 • Crohn's Disease
 • Ulcerative
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sore • Herpes Simplex ... Inflammation: • Allergic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
     •
Causes of Diffuse ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Acne • Allergy ... Leukemia - History of Bleeding ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 80-100 fL) • Bleeding ... #Anemia #MCV #Classification ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Sore Throat / Rhinorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Common viral pathogens: Rhinovirus, Coronavirus, Influenza virus,
Causes of Sore Throat ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Adenovirus, Herpes Simplex ... Rhinorrhea • Allergic ... #causes #primarycare
Complex Pleural Effusion caused by Esophageal Perforation
So much pathology for one lung. Esophageal perforation leading to
Complex Pleural ... Effusion caused ... Esophageal perforation leading ... Complex effusion ... Perforation #lung #pocus
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... and no apparent focus ... Severe bleeding: ... nervous system [CNS] bleeding ... fever #severity #classification