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The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
listed in the table ... have specific patterns ... are also common ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CTChest ... IdiopathicInterstitialPneumonia #ILD
Palpable Skin Crepitus on Physical Exam

Notice these air bubbles under the skin. An 86-year-old woman with
An 86-year-old woman ... sudden-onset shortness of breath ... travels from these areas ... in subcutaneous areas ... examination, the most common
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
infection • Most common ... • Large volume feeding ... • Diminished breath ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable
Diabetic Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Mild Non-proliferative DR
 • Outpouchings of the weakened capillary walls or
clinical findings Mild ... arterioles -> Cotton-wool ... Hemorrhages • Focal areas ... ischemia -> Venous beading ... Retinopathy #Diabetes #ophthalmology
Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP, earlier named Hamman Rich Pneumonitis) is a rare idiopathic lung disease characterized
rare idiopathic lung ... The histologic pattern ... There are areas ... and extensive areas ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
On the left a patient who is treated with cytotoxic drugs for a hematologic malignancy.
The radiographic
radiographic findings are areas ... or NSIP pattern ... into any of the common ... consider drug-related lung ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
On the left a typical case of panlobular emphysema.
There is uniform destruction of the underlying architecture
pulmonary lobules, leading ... to widespread areas ... in the affected lung ... the other hand, mild ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
during Delivery • Stable ... Postpartum Period • Breast-feeding ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... are relatively common
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... surgery (e.g. breast ... • Non-cataract ophthalmologic ... replacement) • Lung ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
radiograph pattern ... intra-abdominal bleeding ... Contusion Most commonly ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary