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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology of Diabetic ... pts under large stresses ... to insulin TX, stresses ... demand: infections, food ... pathophysiology #comparison
Comparison between Venous, Arterial, Neuropathic Diabetic, and Pressure Ulcers. 

#Clinical #Diagnosis #PrimaryCare #vascular #Dermatology #SkinUlcers #foot
Comparison between ... Arterial, Neuropathic Diabetic ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Dermatology #SkinUlcers #foot ... ulcers #Table #Comparison
Skin Ulcers of the Lower Legs / Feet - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
• Pressure
• Trauma
• Radiation
Vascular:
• Arterial
the Lower Legs / Feet ... - Differential Diagnosis ... gangrenosum • Diabetic ... #Lower #Legs #Feet ... #Algorithm #causes
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
the Ankles and Feet ... sensation; seen in diabetic ... uncomplicated cases ... #Foot #Clinical ... #Podiatry #Comparison
Assessment of diabetic control:
 - Any episodes of hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hospital admission? 
 - Is
Assessment of diabetic ... hypoglycaemia, diabetic ... , manipulating food ... 12 years - Feet ... thyroid disease at diagnosis
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
chronic scaly feet ... Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... scaly eruption on foot ... Either foot may
Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Aldosterone) - Diabetic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Aldosterone #Comparison ... #Table #Causes
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... either at the root ... upper lid • Cause ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Stye #Chalazion #Comparison
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Pregnancy • Diabetes ... Poisoning • Food ... #Algorithm #Causes
Dilated Abdominal Veins and Caput Medusae - Direction of Blood Flow

Vein Milking technique can be used
determine the cause ... caudad (towards feet ... #physicalexam #diagnosis ... #obstruction #comparison