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Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
of Glomerular Bleeding ... thrombosis • Renal ... BPH • Prostate cancer ... TURP/Biopsy Renal ... Exercise induced bleeding
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ... pregnancy related cause ... Hemodynamically stable ... path0100' or breast cancer ... Abnormal #Uterine #Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Stabilization Concern ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... idiopathic, liver, CTD, renal
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
breast, prostate, renal ... Aorta: Dissection, Aneurysm ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #primarycare #table
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Pulmonary Renal ... BNP, troponin if concern ... Goodpasture's cause ... pulmonary capillaritis leading ... hematuria, RBC casts
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
• Spontaneous bleeding ... Hyperuricemia • Acute renal ... Constipation • Nausea ... Hyponatremia • Nausea ... differential #diagnosis #cancer
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Agents Regulating Renal ... Kidney stones caused ... roentgenography • Bleeding ... with specific bleeding ... #Medications #Table
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... • Large volume feeding ... shows a small, stable ... foreign body, cancer ... #differential #causes
Alexia Without Agraphia
Alexia without agraphia is a disconnection syndrome where patients cannot read but can write.
the most common cause ... , leading to infarction ... gyrus (the reading center ... unable to read but able ... Able to write (without
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... surgery (e.g. aortic aneurysm ... • Extensive cancer ... polypectomy) #Bleeding ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table