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Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
lichenification (chronic ... Usually on lower ... Secondary to venous ... insufficiency. ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology
Unilateral / Asymmetric Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
 •
Unilateral / Asymmetric Lower ... Insufficiency, ... Knee Problems Chronic ... : • Venous Disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #edema
Bilateral Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
 • Medication Side
Bilateral Lower ... Diagnosis • Medication ... : • Venous Disease ... • Chronic Heart ... Differential #Diagnosis #edema
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Cellulitis • Venous ... insufficiency ... enteropathy • Venous ... insufficiency ... • Medications
Causes of Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis
Increased Hydrostatic Pressure
 • Volume Expansion: Kidney failure, Pregnancy, Medication
failure, Pregnancy, Medication ... Heart failure • Venous ... Obstruction / Insufficiency ... vein thrombosis, Chronic ... venous stasis
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
liver cirrhosis, chronic ... cirrhosis, and chronic ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #Medications ... #Table
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
which can decrease venous ... prevents upper & lower ... cardiogenic pulmonary edema ... often w/ acute on chronic ... exacerbation) • Chronic
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
transfusion • HTN and edema ... trauma - Ischemic colonic ... deficiency • Renal insufficiency ... Medications 2. ... potassium #high #nephrology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
autoimmune conditions, medications ... idiopathic, and medications ... classically on the lower ... Erythemas #comparison #table ... differential #diagnosis #dermatology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
transfusion • HTN and edema ... trauma - Ischemic colonic ... deficiency • Renal insufficiency ... Medications 2. ... potassium #high #nephrology