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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... tissue disorder e.g ... Marfans, EDS ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... wide vs. narrow pulse ... AI, thyroid dz liver ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... wide vs. narrow pulse ... AI, thyroid dz liver ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Common bacterial causes ... Hepatic artery (e.g ... #abscess #pediatrics ... #children #peds ... #differential #
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
the abdomen, the liver ... The femoral pulses ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Endocarditis - Overview ... and Differential ... Ovarian CA, involves aortic ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #Diagnosis #cardiology
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
evaluate potential causes ... to focus on ... pathway that can cause ... heart disease like aortic ... #cardiology #differential