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In general, we expand antibiotics too soon in cellulitis, as clinical response (e.g. reduction in edema/erythema,
cellulitis, as clinical ... defervesence) can ... (venous stasis ... diagnosis (e.g. venous ... #EBM #ID #Management
Venous Insufficiency: Chronic venous insufficiency resulting in swelling and dark discoloration of leg.
Small area of superficial
Venous Insufficiency ... : Chronic venous ... skin breakdown can ... #Venous #Insufficiency ... #Stasis #Dermatitis
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
: • CKD • Poorly ... trauma - Ischemic colonic ... - Hyperosmolar states ... deficiency • Renal insufficiency ... potassium #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
: • CKD • Poorly ... trauma - Ischemic colonic ... - Hyperosmolar states ... deficiency • Renal insufficiency ... potassium #high #nephrology
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
decrease venous ... often w/ acute on chronic ... altered mental status ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #criticalcare #management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Altered mental status ... Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... leukoencephalopathy, Cerebral venous ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... Respiratory insufficiency ... inhibition - Chronic ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... Algorithm 1. ... (hypervolemia may ... Enroll in HFpEF clinical ... #Management #Algorithm