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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... • Most common cause ... pneumonia • DM risk ... • Large volume feeding ... #differential #causes
Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Anomaly / Disorder:
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Causes of Sudden ... Algorithm Congenital ... 80% of SUDI • Risk ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Herniation of one or more pelvic organs
Risk factors:
Causes of Pelvic ... pelvic organs Risk ... activity (i.e. weight ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Gynecology #OBGyn
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Mets = Climbing a flight ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - what is the bleeding ... stratification #diagnosis
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Food products Risk ... status NTM Cause ... bloodstream - seeding ... Diagnosis Of NTM ... #differential #diagnosis
Normal hepatic vein Doppler Ultrasound tracing
1) a large antegrade waveform (negative velocity) noted during early and
in RA pressure caused ... the RA into the right ... contraction with rise ... Ultrasound #tracing #diagnosis ... #pocus
Rockwood Clinical Frailty Score

There is no single generally accepted clinical definition of frailty. Previously developed tools
developed tools to assess ... from whatever cause ... so, they seem stable ... and not at high risk ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Supportive & Palliative Care Indicators Tool (SPICT)

The SPICT is used to help identify people whose health
Assess them for ... had significant weight ... or wishes to focus ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... #SPICT #Tool #Risk