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Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Bronchiectasis • Abscess ... Malformation Normal CXR ... /CT • Hematemesis ... Bronchitis Diffuse CT ... Pulmonary Vasculitis Infection
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
sweats, chills (infection ... ) • Abnormal CXR ... refer + order CT ... bronchoscopy to complete
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... seen • Chest CT ... generally requires several
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
 -
few months to several ... deformity" - Assess ... Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex ... tissue damage - CXR ... involvement - CT
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Cryoglobulinemia) • Immune Complex ... allopurinol), Infection ... , anti-CCP • CXR ... resolution chest CT ... DAH, rule out infection
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex ... - M. abscessus ... chelonae • M abscessus ... Avium Complex (MAC ... Imaging, high res CT
Amebic Liver Abscess- ...Computed tomography of the abdomen performed after the administration of contrast material revealed
Amebic Liver Abscess ... stool confirmed infection ... E. histolytica infections ... #NEJM #amebic #liver ... #radiology #CT
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
treatment section (several ... Wuhan Virus") • Infection ... influenza) • CFR ... symptoms Imaging • CXR ... opacities • CT
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CNS Infection in ... Opportunistic Infections ... therapy Herpes Simplex ... tuberculomas, or abscesses ... enhancement on CT
Urinalysis & Urine Sodium 
Theophilus Protospatharius, a seventh-century physician who wrote the first manuscript focused exclusively
physician could assess ... Following includes the complete ... and parasites (infections ... [(U Na x P Cr) / ... (P Na x U Cr)]