7 results
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Albumin ≤3.0 g/dL, anemia ... before performing echocardiogram ... purposes of this algorithm ... effusion, or z scores ... echo is positive, treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Pinpoint-sized red spots ... compounds, alcohol, lead ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... blood count with differential ... marrow studies Treatment
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
Anemia of Hospitalization ... These shifts of ... in posture can lead ... from accessing port ... pathophysiology #differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... & Dry) is the treatment ... pump, Impella, LVAD ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... breakdown of glycogen stores ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... #Endocarditis #Differential
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
primary lesions - differential ... Iron deficiency anemia ... Keep fingernails short ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis