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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Evaluation of Acute ... Routine stool culture ... positive 2. ... #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... of Pregnancy (AFLP ... : • Defect in fetal ... headache, malaise) → Acute ... brightness) • Biopsy is
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
head in dependent position ... at home or at work ... ) - acute angle ... preeclampsia: late pregnancy ... Killers #Lethal #Fatal
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Protein Blood Work ... Stillbirth GDM Management ... 30 weeks) • Position ... Anatomy • Fetal ... Well-being GBS
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
and Mg2+ whose positive ... ECF and ICF both work ... can easily be fatal ... #criticalcare #management ... #diagnosis #treatment
Isotretinoin is a very effective drug for the treatment of severe acne, but has a severe
Isotretinoin is ... effective drug for the treatment ... severe risk of fetal ... cannot become pregnant ... iPledge #Acne #Management
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
vascular disease • Pregnancy ... • Outdoor worker ... Pulmonary (91%): Acute ... Skin tissue 2) Culture ... Blastomycosis #diagnosis #management
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
presents with acute ... to 12 weeks for acute ... infection have positive ... blood cultures ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management