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Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Anion gap? ... ABG And BMP Normal ... : Anion Gap (AG ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... #VBG #differential
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
to diagnose the case ... excludes other differentials ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
with inspiration as ... sucks in" blood from ... vena cava. ... #physicalexam # ... causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
antihypertensive agents from ... with previously stable ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... #Differential #
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... It results from ... diagnosed with MS, and started ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... - Jamestown Canyon ... Acute meningeal signs ... bacterial from ... #diagnosis #neurology
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Starts distally ... Systemic causes ... chemotherapy, carbon ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... consciousness Differential ... • Examine for signs ... flexed back, away from ... #neurology #comatose