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Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... treat underlying cause ... Stress, Nausea, ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management
 • Autoantibodies to vWF: Lymphoproliferative disorders (e.g. lymphoma,
Willebrand Syndrome - Diagnosis ... and Management ... disorders • Shear stress-induced ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #differential
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Edema in 70% of cases ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... disease: symptomatic treatment ... #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... reduce aortic wall stress ... #management #vascular
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Avoid meds that ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... approach to the differential ... #Hyponatremia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Treatment ... #management #nephrology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Aeruginosa - Strep ... Lung Abscess Differential ... #causes #management ... #treatment #diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
fires, heating pads ... medications, foods, stress ... after group A Strep ... comparison #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology