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Mechanisms of Lower Extremity Edema: #Diagnosis #Pathophys #EM #IM #Edema #Lower #LowerExtremity #Causes #Starling #Oncotic #Hydrostatic
Pathophys #EM #IM ... #Edema #Lower # ... LowerExtremity #Causes ... Hydrostatic #Pressure #Differential ... #Mechanism #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... precipitating events ... Diagnosis #EM #Neuro #IM ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Differential Diagnosis ... symptoms (HA, nausea ... volume status (edema ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
(NCPE) - Differential ... shortly after or during ... : • Pathophysiology ... pleural fluid by rising ... #causes #differential
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Pathophysiology: ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... Histamine 4) Skin-homing ... #Differential #
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology ... ICH Management ... sedation • During ... = dilated BV = raises ... #neurosurgery #management
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... pigmentation, edema ... high doses of the agent ... #causes
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Reversible course Differential ... the underlying cause ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for reversible cause ... First-line agents ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... #Management #Neurology
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Consider potential causes ... POTENTIAL CAUSES ... Aspiration, pulmonary oedema ... Airway #Pressure #Differential ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management