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Liver Abscess
•	Pyogenic abscess, accounts for 80% of abscess.
•	Amebic abscess due to Entamoeba histolytica, accounts for 10%.
•	Fungal
Liver Abscess • ... 50% of solitary liver ... in the right Liver ... & antibiotic treatment ... #liverabscess #liver
Causes of Altered Level of Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Brain Involvement - Hemispheric
Causes of Altered Level ... • Neoplastic Abscess ... • Neoplastic Abscess ... - Excesses • Liver ... • Metabolic Acidosis
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
glucose by the liver ... contribution of liver ... before beginning treatment ... mellitus/DKA - Liver ... gluconeogenesis Liver
Syphilitic gummas in Tertiary syphilis
Tertiary syphilitic gummas may mimic basal cell carcinoma. The gummatous tumors are
Without treatment ... blood vessels, liver ... syphilis #clinical #photo
Interstitial keratitis in Tertiary Syphilis

Interstitial keratitis, which is an inflammation of the cornea’s connective tissue elements,
Without treatment ... blood vessels, liver ... syphilis #clinical #photo
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... stores in the liver ... beta-oxidation in the liver ... elevates the stress level ... algorithm #management #treatment
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 ... RRT #Management #treatment
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
the setting of liver ... echocardiography - Assess ... • Underlying liver ... ) on room air Treatment ... hypertension • Liver
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
(A-F): A - Assess ... level of sedation ... syndrome (PRIS) - acidosis ... bradycardia. renal/liver ... result in lactic acidosis
5-Oxoprolinuria
What is it:
 • Aka pyroglutamic acidosis, Intermediate in γ-glutamyl cycle
 • Amino acid transport and
Aka pyroglutamic acidosis ... deficiency) • Liver ... HAGMA; Paracetamol level ... organic acid screen Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment