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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome ... (>65), Female gender ... IntensiveCare #Syndrome ... #PICS #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
Purpura (TTP) Diagnosis ... admission to the ICU ... PLEX and RTX • Short-term ... Thrombocytopenic #Purpura #management ... #rheumatology #hematology
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Total scores >2 ... due to short half-life ... Propofol infusion syndrome ... #CriticalCare #diagnosis ... #management
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
and Management ... Factors: • SICU ... > MICU, ♀, ↑Age ... Pathophysiology: • IgG binds ... #Hematology #HemeOnc
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... organ dysfuxtion, ICU ... Differentiation #Syndrome ... #APML #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... Non calcium phos binders ... #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Pinpoint-sized red spots ... Significance (ICUS ... appear abnormal under ... look abnormal under ... #diagnosis #hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Constitutional Syndromes ... Constitutional Syndromes ... • Reticulocyte index ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity - Summary

Clinical Presentation:
 • Elevations of serum creatine kinase with proximal myalgia
Guillain-Barré syndrome ... Atorvastatin Diagnosis ... SAMS clinical index ... toxicity #myopathy #diagnosis ... #management #treatment
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
anterior chest wall, parts ... lower-extremity joints Diagnosis ... • A clinical diagnosis ... #Rheumatology #diagnosis ... #management #Dermatology