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Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Massive ... Malformation Normal CXR ... /CT • Hematemesis ... Goodpasture's Syndrome
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
, dyspnea, +/- CXR ... organ damage • Treatment ... unless worrisome EKG ... #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Prednisone 5mg/kg ... - pulmonary opacities ... #management #hematology
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... ventilated • CXR ... doppler, CTA • ECG ... #Exacerbation #treatment ... #pulmonary
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Algorithm Endocrine ... Neoplastic / Hematologic ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... • Drug Abuse (e.g ... Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
- Differential Diagnosis ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... ischemic changes CXR ... respiratory distress syndrome ... #cardiology
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Syndromes - OnePager ... Other tests: • CT ... recent DAN) • EMG ... seen on chest CT ... #management #treatment
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... leading to increased pulmonary ... be detected on CT ... or CXR ● PaO2/ ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Pericarditis - Definition and Diagnostic Criteria
Acute Pericarditis 
 • Inflammatory pericardial syndrome to be diagnosed with
Inflammatory pericardial syndrome ... depression on ECG ... imaging technique (CT ... CMR). ... #criteria #cardiology