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Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... Dialysis with low Ca ... Calcitonin Refractory Cases ... #Treatment #algorithm
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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: CKD, ESRD • CV ... Resp/Heme: CHF, valves ... , Cortisol ↑↓, Malignancy ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia
 • Aggressive IV hydration
 • IV Bisphosphonate +/- Calcitonin
 • Renal
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... Dalysis with low Ca ... #management #algorithm ... #malignancy
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
more likely to be associated ... myringitis • Malignant ... /squamous cell CA ... is likely to be associated ... Glossopharyngeal neuromas Vagus
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
And BMP Normal Values ... O Oxoprolin (associated ... embolism (with associated ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... - Seizures - Malignant ... - Neuroleptic malignant ... Heme associated ... #treatment #nephrology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
> 4 mmol/L was associated ... to bolus these values ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... drugs, seizures, malignancy ... before beginning treatment
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Cervical osteophytes, malignancy ... patient • Dysphagia associated ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
fluctuations PRES-Associated ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... with AEDs until cause
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
conditions that can be associated ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... Underlying cancer (malignancy ... lymphoma, breast CA ... Treatment: - Systemic