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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - rule out non-ICU ... vs ICU causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to hematology ... myelosuppressive agents ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Immune-related adverse events (irAE) of  immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) 

- By Antoine Briantais 
Dr. Benjamin
Immune-related adverse events ... checkpoint inhibitors (ICI ... TerrierBen #irAE #ICI ... CheckpointInhibitors #Rheumatology
Pulse oximetry and Capnography:

Essential tools for monitoring respiratory health, but they serve different purposes:

Pulse Oximetry: 
Measures
potential respiratory events ... #oxygenation #ICU ... respiratoryarrest #codelue
Management of adult IgA Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura) - Treatment algorithm for the management of IgAV patients
purpura) - Treatment algorithm ... immunosuppressive agents ... Management #Treatment #Rheumatology ... #Vasculitis #Algorithm
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Reaction to Agent ... - Reaction to Agent ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management Algorithm
Cervical laceration
 → Direct pressure, silver nitrate for small laceration
 → Repair with
Hemorrhage Management Algorithm ... Begin uterotonic agents ... transfusion protocol, ICU ... Hemorrhage #Management #Algorithm
Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) - Vasculitis Management Algorithm - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines
 • Severe Disease → Remission
Vasculitis Management Algorithm ... immunosuppressive agent ... ACR2021 #Guidelines #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
, Post-partum, ICH ... arterial thrombotic events ... #Pharmacology #hematology
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
HBV DNA (>10^6 IU ... HBV DNA (<2000 IU ... HBV DNA (>10^6 IU ... B-cell depleting agents ... Indications #management #hepatology