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Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... positive tourniquet test ... and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... #diagnosis
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
by liver insufficiency ... place • Grade 3: ... but responsive), Confusion ... to maintain 2-3 ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
involvement: Muscles, Kidneys ... - Headache - Abdominal ... , ARDS, DIC) 3. ... Emotional instability, Confusion ... #causes #stroke
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... to bolus these values ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... tests before beginning ... #typeb #classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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or proteinase 3 ... tract, and often causes ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... are proteinase 3 ... #rheumatology #classification
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This post will focus ... was placed on 3 ... consider intra-abdominal ... bleeding often from a liver ... Most commonly caused