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Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... infusion of hypotonic solutions ... Hemolytic #Anemia #Differential
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Thionamide - Iodine solution ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
BAL GM does not differentiate ... plasmalyte for BAL solutions
Serotonin Syndrome - THINK: FAST
 - FAST onset
 - FAST movements (agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia)
 - FAST
HYPERreflexia) - FAST resolution ... HYPOreflexia - SLOW resolution ... Toxicology #Comparison #Differentiate
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
Methimazole Saturated Solution ... SSKI) Lugol's Solution
When trying to differentiate between the two conditions think “FAST” with Serotonin Syndrome and “SLOW” with
When trying to differentiate ... HYPERreflexia) - FAST resolution ... HYPOreflexia - SLOW resolution
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis
Solute Diuresis
 • Na intake/saline
 • Glucosuria: Hyperglycemia, SGLT-2 inhibitors
 • Urea: Exogenous
Polyuria - Differential ... breakdown, TPN, Resolution ... #Polyuria #Differential
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
Thiazide induced Hyponatremia - Pathophysiology
 • Reduced distal delivery
 • Inhibition of the NCC (dilution capcity)-
Inhibition of the NCC (dilution ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis #differential