32 results
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
of respiratory symptoms ... bronchodilator test ... and sensitivity tests ... summary of the differential ... #Diagnosis #Management
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
 •
paresthetica • Symptoms ... 3-6 months of symptom ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK #pathophysiology ... #differential #
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
findings BPPV • Short-lived ... or supine roll test ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
 -
Diagnosis and Management ... Clinical Signs/Symptoms ... back pain - Symptoms ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... Residency @CMC_IM #Potts
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
of obstruction, symptom ... control persistent symptoms ... COPD assessment test ... agonist; SAMA, short-acting ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... postpartum): • Initial symptoms ... infiltration) Differential ... obgyn #diagnosis #management ... #pathophysiology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
allowing for lung rest ... SVO2, lactate) REST ... placed on low "rest ... #ECMO #Basics #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Stepwise approach for managing asthma in youths greater than 12 years of age and adults as
the next step if symptoms ... due to asthma symptoms ... predicted or personal best ... environmental control and management ... 152(4):232-7 #Management
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... is a skin prick test ... Behcet disease) Differential ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #signs #symptoms