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Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve 

Left Shift - decreased unloading of O2 at tissue level (i.e.  increased
Shift - decreased unloading ... Shift - increased unloading ... #Differential #Causes
Plankton Sign on Lung POCUS

Plankton sign = floating debris --> the swirling, punctiform internal echoes within
Plankton Sign on Lung POCUS ... Plankton sign = floating ... nature of the effusion ... Plankton #Sign #Lung #POCUS ... #clinical #effusion
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... thyroxine • Iodine loading
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine Output > 3L /day
Water Diuresis (Urine Osm <100 mOsm/kg)
 • Primary
Water and solute loading ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Testing Common causes ... Oral sodium loading ... ) or IV saline infusion ... aldosterone at 4 h of infusion
Osteoarthritis (OA): Clinical findings
 • Stimulation of joint nociceptors in subchondral bone -> Pain with loading
bone -> Pain with loading ... production -> Joint effusion
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Effusion - Differential ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... 2LmUODZ #Pleural #Effusion ... Algorithm #Hepatology #causes
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
(max: 1000 mg) infusion ... • IV Midazolam Loading ... by continuous infusion ... Thiopental Sodium Loading ... Pentobarbital Loading
Fine Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram (S4C) with Saline Contrast
POCUS may help you to spot fine
Fibrillation on POCUS ... Saline Contrast POCUS ... then the provider looking ... from rapid iv infusion ... Fibrillation #VFib #POCUS
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
in blood flow caused ... massive pericardial effusion ... Depends on the cause ... Tamponade: pericardial effusion ... external fluid loss leading