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Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
interpreting pleural fluid ... analysis using ... #pleuralfluid #analysis ... #interpretation ... lights #criteria #algorithm
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Pathophysiology ... petechiae, or fluid-filled ... consultations): - Ill-appearing ... Color #Targetoid #Algorithm
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
U: Symptomatic Uremia ... blood through the dialysis ... in the ICU: • IHD ... efficiency daily dialysis ... Corrects uremia,
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... structured approach to interpretation ... findings (pleural fluid ... HRCT #CTChest #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #ILD
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
- Pathophysiology ... demonstrated that fluids ... depletion in acutely ill ... end this ‘pajama paralysis ... Hospitalization #causes #pathophysiology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
in the ICU: • IHD ... efficiency daily dialysis ... UF; UF removes fluid ... Corrects uremia, ... Gently corrects uremia
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
• Chest Xray MILD-MODERATE ... Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... Slow - Hot Line fluid ... epinephrine • Consider paralysis ... management #treatment #algorithm
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
from significant fluid ... lymphocytosis, mild ... anemia and thrombocytopenia ... Complications #pathophysiology