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Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
Management Pearls ... fever). ... cyanosis, decreased level ... Treatment: Single ... Croup #Diagnosis #Management
Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Treatment options for AUD include psychosocial treatment and medications. Individualize based on
options for AUD ... Contraindicated: severe liver ... Can be used in liver ... #UseDisorder #Addiction ... #Management #AUD
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... : • 80% have fever ... decubitus - air fluid level ... Management: • ... differential #causes #management
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
treatment of Hereditary ... symptoms, elevated liver ... SF level. ... A liver biopsy can ... algorithm #diagnosis #management
Chronic Hepatitis B - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

• Who to treat: Essentially treat the pts with
HAV immunity; Liver ... elastographv, liver ... Tx goal: Reduce liver ... • Liver is the ... #Treatment #Hepatology
Approach to the Hospitalized Patient with Cirrhosis
1) Recognize and Manage Decompensation
 • Ascites
 • Variceal Bleeding
Cirrhosis 1) Recognize and ... Portosystemic Shunt • Liver ... Cirrhosis #diagnosis #treatment ... #management
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Illness Script
Epidemiology:
 - Patients at risk for bacteremia: IVDU, dental abscess, HD
Spinal Epidural Abscess ... but rare triad: Fever ... sensory changes, and ... imaging as needed Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
the setting of liver ... • Underlying liver ... ) on room air Treatment ... hypertension • Liver ... #treatment #hepatology
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
• Confirm IV access ... • Concise one-liner ... Orders placed, treatments ... questions "Never ... Response #Team #RRT #Management
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Management - IDSA ... within one week to assess ... Consider: Spine, CNS, liver ... IDSA #Guidelines #Management ... #candidiasis #treatment