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A quick infographic describing some of the common reversal agents used by anesthesiologists, their mechanism of
#management #anesthesia ... anesthesiology #treatment ... #medications ... References: Pani ... Pharmacology of
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
 •
Hemolytic Anemia 1) DIAGNOSE ... ↑ LDH • Anti-RBC ... Immunosuppressive agents ... #management #treatment ... #rheumatology
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
are diagnostic ... reduction; change medication ... months or years of treatment ... #SideEffects #pharmacology ... #management
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Agents: 1) ... Alkylating agents ... Leukemia #oncology #hematology ... #hemeonc #diagnosis ... #management
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Dermatitis - Topical Treatment ... of the biologic agent ... Dermatitis #Topical #Treatment ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... #Dermatology #Management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Checklist for Treatment ... - Review the medication ... if uncontrolled pain ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... #Management #Treatment
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
- Antithyroid medications ... • ↓ WBC • ↓ ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... if high risk if WBC ... effusions, weight gain ... QD until normal WBC ... #management #hematology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis ... and Management ... PRE-ENDOSCOPY Vasoactive agents ... course Restrictive RBC ... #Management #treatment
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical features - Classic triad (flank pain, hematuria,
Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... disease Imaging and Treatment ... chemotherapeutic agents ... Hb levels and CBC