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The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
innate immune response ... innate immune responses ... acquired immune response ... @paimadhu ‏ #Diagnosis
Low O2 saturation that does not respond to supplemental O2
- Key diagnostic feature (sat < 85%
that does not respond ... supplemental O2 - Key diagnostic ... (sat < 85% w/o response ... there will be no response ... COPD, anemia) #Diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Track response to ... • Motor response ... • Motor response ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
HFrEF - Low Ejection Fraction on Physical Exam - Likelihood Ratios
 - Displaced Apical Impulse
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Abnormal Valsalva Response ... Normal Valsalva Response ... Likelihood #LRs #diagnosis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Spectrum of Response
Non-response:
 • Histology: Persistent eosinophilia, ≥ 15 eos/hpf
 • Symptoms:
- Spectrum of Response ... Non-response: ... decrease in EREFS Response ... Esophagitis #EoE #Response ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Occult Causes of Non-Response to Vasopressors

vital disclaimer: the cognitive response to hypotension should not be reaching
Causes of Non-Response ... the cognitive response ... improvements. failure of response ... cause shock #Diagnosis
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
plantar reflex response ... A positive response ... that a Babinski response ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis
Rapid Response Respiratory Support and Evaluation Algorithm

Landsberg Manual @LandsbergManual - https://amzn.to/3rEtbK8

#RapidResponse #Respiratory #Evaluation #Algorithm #diagnosis #criticalcare
Rapid Response Respiratory ... Evaluation #Algorithm #diagnosis
Classification of COVID-19 Disease States and Potential Therapeutic Targets

Viral Response Phase -> Host Inflammatory Response Phase
Stage
Targets Viral Response ... Host Inflammatory Response ... Classification #Diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis ... Evaluation of HPA Axis Response ... 3 is virtually diagnostic ... An inadequate response ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis