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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... dermatitis • Stasis ... Liver Function Tests ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... #dermatology #Differential
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... of generalized ... In short, best outcomes ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Weakness • Cardio-pulmonary ... Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ... Dystrophy • Statin ... #Causes
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
nerve pathology - Generalized ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... Myasthenia Crises ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic inflammation causes ... injury → mucous stasis ... Most Common Causes ... • Mounier-Kuhn syndrome ... mycobacteria Treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Shift of extracellular ... Diagnosis #Management #causes ... #treatment #nephrology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Liver Function Tests ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... with presence of pulmonary ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
presentations and disease states ... or diagnostic tests ... before beginning treatment ... output - Acute pulmonary ... - Compartment syndrome