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Clinical features of shock from dehydration in an infant

Decreased level of consciousness 
Sunken fontanelle 
Dry mucous
of shock from dehydration ... PhysicalExam #Signs #Symptoms ... Shock #Infant #Dehydration
Dose-Dependent Effects of Salicylates
Mild -> Severe:
Analgesic
Antipyretic
Antiplatelet
Anti-inflammatory
Tinnitus
Central hyperventilation
Vasomotor collapse
Coma
Dehydration

#Salicylates #DoseDependent #SideEffects #Toxicology #Signs #Symptoms
collapse Coma Dehydration ... Toxicology #Signs #Symptoms
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
PRBC transfusion, Dehydration ... • Symptoms: ... changes, stroke symptoms ... - Aggressive hydration ... tumor burden • Symptoms
Short Bowel Syndrome - Acute and Chronic Adverse Signs and Symptoms of Ileal Resection
 • Dehydration
Adverse Signs and Symptoms ... Resection • Dehydration ... Syndrome #Signs #Symptoms
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... Ketouria • Severe Dehydration ... vomiting (Incr dehydration
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
in the heat - Dehydration ... Syncope • Signs/Symptoms ... Extreme weakness - Dehydration ... Profuse sweating, Dehydration
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
• Diarrhea • Dehydration ... Chronic Chest Symptoms
Stages of Iron Toxicity

Iron overdose can cause an anion gap metabolic acidosis. Severe cases can lead
cases can lead to dehydration ... Recovery from GI symptoms ... anion gap) • Dehydration
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
diet/deficiency symptoms ... • Pts report dehydration
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
neuropsychiatric symptoms ... • Beware of dehydration