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Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... in this case a ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #NuclearMed #BrainDeath ... #Algorithm
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... Cough 45-80%, dyspnea ... only symptom 3-12% ... Cardiac: multiple case ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... with presence of pulmonary ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... following areas can ... cardiogenic) - Pulmonary ... e.g., diabetic, B12 ... neglect, postictal confusion
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
does a better job ... His dyspnea continued ... particularly ribs 9-12 ... Pulmonary Contusion ... #Contusion
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
Treat underlying cause ... Facial swelling, dyspnea ... often > 100 000 (can ... renal failure, pulmonary ... opacities, SOB,