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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
- Differential ... discrete buckets: 1. ... (low intake) 2. ... transcellular shift) 3. ... #nephrology
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
without warning signs ... criteria: 1 ... positive tourniquet test ... and no apparent focus ... : 1.
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness in: 1. ... loss of smile 3. ... life-threatening Differential ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... - Peek sign 2.
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular Causes ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... liver disease: > 2 ... muscle injury: > 3
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... involves: (1) ... the limbs; (2) ... examination 2. ... conditions listed in differential
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
same precursor as ... hyperglycemia —+ mild polyuria ... dexamethasone suppression test ... ACTH levels 3) ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... the “Chewing gum test ... 3 years. ... them, but urgent rheumatology
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
-74%] • Blood tests ... RP-ILD Phenotype 1 ... arthritis Phenotype 2 ... weakness Phenotype 3 ... Dermatomyositis #rheumatology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Comatose Patient 1. ... safe to stop 2. ... stimulation 3. ... • Examine for signs
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... Spinal injuries 2. ... , Aspergillus 3. ... #algorithm