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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... • Vasculitis (e.g ... #differential #causes
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
will vary with clinical ... it should not cause ... amnesia and analgesia ... #CriticalCare #diagnosis ... #management
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... intrinsic factor, IF) Clinical ... total body stores Evaluation ... consider other diagnosis ... #management #nutrition
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
optimal airway management ... airway expertise e.g ... ENT, ICU). ❹ Call ... Front of Neck Access ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
condition with a wide ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... #criticalcare #icu
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
and Management ... Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... and pernicious anemia ... Clinical Manifestations ... antagonist muscles) • Wide
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
Malignancies (e.g ... ) Clinical Presentation ... Diagnostic Approach ... : Clinical Evaluation ... #Management