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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... • Ruptured aortic ... exacerbation (any cause ... #Table #CriticalCare
Fever and Rash - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Viral: Measles, Infectious Mono (EBV, CMV), Acute HIV,
Fever and Rash - ... Differential Diagnosis ... diseases, Toxic shock ... Noninfectious: SJS/TEN, Erythema ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
known as rat bite fever ... or Haverhill fever ... #comparison #table ... #differential # ... diagnosis #dermatology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... Mechanical • Aortic ... #Syncope #Differential ... #Table #Causes
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... mountain spotted fever ... reactions • Erythema ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
MR SMITH Mnemonic for Causes of Rashes on Palms and Soles

M - Meningococcemia
R - Rickettsia, Rat
SMITH Mnemonic for Causes ... Rickettsia, Rat bite fever ... Endocarditis T - Toxic Shock ... #Palms #Soles #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
to a coalescing erythema ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Fever >38.5 2. ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Causes of Fever ... Immunocompromised Host - Differential ... Bacteremia/Septic Shock ... Infection #Fever ... #Hematology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... Coronary arteries - Fever ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... diminished, or tender pulses ... #classification
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Dyspnea • Fever ... • Pruritis • Erythema ... ) Classification ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... #hematology #oncology