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Parkland Formula for Burns
Calculates fluid requirements for burn patients in a 24-hour period.  Apply only
Ringer's lactate solution ... #Calculation #Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... infusion of hypotonic solutions ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
hyperthyroidism Diagnosis ... Thionamide - Iodine solution ... hyperthyroidism #causes #diagnosis
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
plasmalyte for BAL solutions ... Galactomannan #diagnosis
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
Methimazole Saturated Solution ... SSKI) Lugol's Solution
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Methanol
Solvent found in cleaning and printing solutions, adhesives, stains, paint removers,
antifreeze agent in
cleaning and printing solutions ... osmolal gap #Diagnosis
Serotonin Syndrome - THINK: FAST
 - FAST onset
 - FAST movements (agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia)
 - FAST
HYPERreflexia) - FAST resolution ... HYPOreflexia - SLOW resolution ... NeurolepticMalignant #Syndrome #Diagnosis
Trick of the Trade: Naloxone Dilution for IV Use - Given that many ED overdose patients
Trade: Naloxone Dilution ... mg/mL naloxone solution ... PCC #Naloxone #Dilution
The Evolution of STEMI ECG Changes 

#STEMI #Evolution #Timeline #EKG #ECG #cardiology #Electrocardiogram
The Evolution of ... Changes #STEMI #Evolution
Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
Diagnostic algorithm ... HRCT = high-resolution ... UIP #Algorithm #Diagnosis