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Fat Embolism Syndrome
Trauma to the long bone or pelvis accounts for —9096 of cases. The diagnosis
Fat Embolism Syndrome ... accounts for —9096 of cases ... Pathophysiology ... onset widespread pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... Pulmonary embolism ... #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... Causes: • Large ... damage to sacral nerves ... #MSK #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms
Chronic Hypertensive Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Ophthalmic Artery Hypertension
Stage 1: Mild/vasoconstrictive
 • Acute and chronic vasospasm
inner retinal nerve ... optic nerve swelling ... #Retinopathy #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Trendelenburg Gait: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Skeletal Pathology of the Hip
 • Arthritis
 • Congenital hip dysplasia
Superior gluteal nerve ... tears of gluteus medius ... Trendelenburg #Gait #pathophysiology ... #causes #symptoms ... #signs #diagnosis
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... symptoms are not caused ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... acute sarcoidosis Pulmonary ... #Management #Signs
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
• Through aditus ... bone): facial nerve ... #Mastoiditis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis #otology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... tract, and often causes ... and peripheral nerves ... • Cogan Syndrome ... purpura: strong sign
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... with presence of pulmonary ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Vasculitis Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... tract, and often causes