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Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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of Hemoptysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malformation Normal CXR ... /CT • Hematemesis ... Goodpasture's Syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... be detected on CT ... or CXR ● PaO2/
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Edema - Differential ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... ischemic changes CXR ... respiratory distress syndrome ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Other tests: • CT ... recent DAN) • EMG ... seen on chest CT ... #differential # ... diagnosis #management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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• Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
point • De Winter syndrome ... V2 • Wellens sign ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #differential # ... cardiology #electrocardiogram
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... • Serotonin syndrome ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Prednisone 5mg/kg ... - pulmonary opacities ... initiation • Differential ... APML #diagnosis #management
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... QRS complex Pulmonary ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Serologic and EMG ... - Peek sign ... Imaging - CT Chest ... Gravis #diagnosis #management