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Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
treat underlying cause ... cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome ... Stress, Nausea, ... Pulmonary Diseases ... #nephrology #sodium
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Interpretation Steps ... - Differential Diagnosis ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... #Summary #Nephrology
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
In infants, the ... Causes of exacerbation ... - Is growth normal ... #primarycare #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
pleura in severe cases ... bronchograms (atelectasis has ... Acute Respiratory Distress ... Syndrome (ARDS) ... #differential #diagnosis
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
44 per min in infants ... deep breathing has ... hyperventilation syndrome—a ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... If abnormal, this ... When the diagnosis ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
tissue (Staph/Strep ... underlying r.f as ... the key to the diagnosis ... Canimorsus #Skin #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... infarction • Stress ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... factors + oxidative stress ... defibrillator as
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
cooled from the normal ... thrombophlebitis, pulmonary ... Cryofibrinogenemia Diagnosis ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... Antiphospholipid syndrome
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
acute respiratory distress ... syndrome) is rare ... pneumonitis Diagnosis ... Exclude other causes ... Eosinophilia • Normal