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Occult Causes of Non-Response to Vasopressors

vital disclaimer: the cognitive response to hypotension should not be reaching
Occult Causes of ... hypotension is treatment ... response -> cognitive pause ... toxicologic - 2nd cause ... #Differential #Causes
Primary Syphilis
Usually, a single ulcer (chancre) appears at the site where the bacteria entered the body.
site where the bacteria ... contains syphilis bacteria ... heals without treatment ... However, if adequate treatment ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo
HACEK is the acronym commonly used to describe and help doctors to remember a group of
which can also cause ... endocarditis is caused ... by HACEK bacteria ... endocarditis is caused
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
neuropsychiatric symptoms • Caused ... rule out other causes ... Initiate empiric treatment ... acid by colonic bacteria ... ammonia-producing colonic bacteria
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Treat underlying cause ... : • Causes can ... administered • Can cause ... urease-producing bacteria ... hyponatremia #nephrology #treatment
Causes of Nausea and Vomiting - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone/Area Postrema:
 • Drugs:
	- Chemo agents
	-
Causes of Nausea ... • Toxins: - Bacteria ... Malignancy #nausea ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Sebaceous hyperplasia 
 - Yellow papule 
 - Donut-shape 
 - Central umbilication 
 - Telangiectasia
Usually multiple - Causes ... Benign #Clinical #Photo
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria ... #differential #causes
ILD of Known Cause - Differential Diagnosis
Exposure:
 • Occupational: Asbestosis, Silicosis, Hypersensitivity, Pneumonitis
 • Treatment Related:
ILD of Known Cause ... Pneumonitis • Treatment ... BrighamChiefs #ILD #Causes
Infographic of common causes of acute otitis media and resistance mechanisms of these bacteria. 
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus
Infographic of common causes ... mechanisms of these bacteria