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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Pathophysiology ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable ... #differential #causes
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
#CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... diagnosis #comparison #treatment ... Endocrinology #Adrenal #pathophysiology
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... Assess hemodynamic ... cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Trauma and Spine Classification ... capsule DENIS CLASSIFICATION ... fractures: Don't cause ... Cauda equina Treatment ... Trauma #Spine #Classification
Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
Stage D CHF is frequently ... associated with end-stage ... sometimes advanced treatment ... flare ups that cause ... HeartFailure #Staging #Classification
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
Subperiosteal abscess ... tip -> Bezold abscess ... (Neck abscess between ... hearing loss, nausea ... #Mastoiditis #pathophysiology
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... infarction. end-stage
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
especially in Stage ... With treatment, ... but will remain Stage ... Stage B is defined ... #Stages #Classes
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Hyperkalemia in Adults Assess ... mmol/L - Consider cause ... and if treatment ... Prevention - Consider cause ... Hyperkalemia #management #algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #Stable #NarrowComplex ... management #cardiology #algorithm