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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Causes of Polycythemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Abdominal Ultrasound ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Pulmonary Pathology ... Ultrasound Findings ... pleura in severe cases ... #differential #diagnosis ... #ultrasound #findings
Lung Findings on Physical Exam
Crackles:
 ā€¢ Short, discontinuous, sounds mostly heard during inspiration
 ā€¢ Caused by
Lung Findings on ... Exam Crackles: ā€¢ Short ... words louder #Lung ... #PhysicalExam # ... diagnosis #signs
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14ā€”20 per min
including restrictive lung ... , and stop for short ... Breathing In lung ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... - Differential Diagnosis ... deficiency - Abnormal ... ā€¢ Abdominal ultrasound ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
- Differential Diagnosis ... D D-lactate (short ... Classicallyā€¯ noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... Interpretation #Diagnosis
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
, interstitial lung ... disease and lung ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Pathology #Diagnosis ... Clinical #Signs #PhysicalExam
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Several of the diagnoses ... Due to their short ... defaulting to a normal ... Most commonly caused ... Radiology #CTChest #Lung