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Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cardiac ... Esophageal Injury Lung ... : • Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #Causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Long-standing ... taken at home, work ... Primary #Secondary #HTN ... #Cardiology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
apices caused by ... a rigid chest cage ... Silicosis - Coal worker ... #differential #diagnosis ... #STARCHASERS #radiology
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
symptoms may include chest ... Obtain a 12-lead ... consultation with cardiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Pulmonary Contusion ... Most commonly caused ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
full infectious work-up ... days → add fungal work-up ... Treat underlying cause ... renal failure, pulmonary ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis