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Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Pathophysiology: ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Rash #Erythroderma ... Nikolsky #Algorithm #Differential
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
- Pathophysiology ... New-onset fever with rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Rash #Maculopapular ... Targetoid #Algorithm #Differential
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... ), (neurologic/psychiatric ... or if a primary hematologic ... Platelet #Disorders #Differential ... #Workup #hematology
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
reaction -> Benign Rash ... Systemic effect -> Nausea ... hyponatremia, rash ... #SideEffects #Pathophysiology ... #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
invade URT & via hematologic ... & hemorrhagic rash ... CNS and hematologic ... Vesicular & pruritic rash ... peds #pediatrics #pathophysiology
Reactive Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive erythematous with various morphology
 • Urticaria - Firm /
Reactive Skin Rash ... - Differential ... Reactive #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash ... - Differential ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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Tachypnea - Differential ... effusion/Tamponade Hematologic ... Causes of Tachypnea ... • Sepsis • Psychiatric ... Tachypnea #Hyperpnea #Differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... - Differential ... Pustular #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes