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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
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Idiopathic ... tongue + facial paralysis ... Algorithm by Dr ... Granulomatosis #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... extracellular fluid ... diuretics for fluid ... Dialysis for severe
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure
Pathophysiology:
Chronic heart failure leads to an increase in inflammatory cytokines → Inflammation
Heart Failure Pathophysiology ... ng/mL (absolute ID ... 20% (functional ID ... hospitalizations • Two meta analyses ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management
Rewarming Methods in Hypothermia
 • Passive rewarming - Requires adequate patient physiologic mechanisms. Inadequate for more
for more than mild ... rewarming + IV fluids ... CPB or ECMO • Dialysis ... #Hypothermia #management
CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know
Diagnosis (Two of the following):
(1) Clinical
Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis ... WBC on repeat fluid ... analysis) • Duration ... Washington University ID ... peritonitis #Diagnosis #Management
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Emergency Management ... ) Approach • MILD ... Resonium • Consider Dialysis ... #Hyperkalemia #management ... #algorithm #treatment
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
guidelines • O: Fluid ... blood through the dialysis ... in the ICU: • IHD ... efficiency daily dialysis ... #Therapy #RRT #managment
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... • Pathophysiology ... in any acutely ill ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... ADVANCED MANAGEMENT