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Figure 3 HRCT-LUS correlation in normal lung, pulmonary congestion, rheumatoid lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Notes: (A)
B-line artifact); (G) ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #HRCT #POCUS #Lung
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... protein ≤ 2.5 g/ ... protein ≥ 2.5 g/ ... #differential #diagnosis
Albuminuria (Grades) and Risk for CKD
Normal to mildly increased albuminuria:
 - Albumin excretion rate: < 30
ratio: 30-300 mg/g ... ratio: >300 mg/g ... protein: >3.5 g/ ... hypoalbuminemia (<3.0 g/ ... CKD #nephrology #diagnosis
Glomerular Diseases - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephritic syndrome—due to GBM disruption. 
Hypertension. t BUN and creatinine.
subnephrotic range (< 3.5 g/ ... proteinuria (> 3.5 g/ ... Proteinuria #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Treatment of Syphilis
Early:
 • Penicillin G, 2.4 million units IM once OR
 • Doxycycline 100mg BID
• Penicillin G, ... • Penicillin G, ... • Penicillin G,
GOLDMARK - Mnemonic for Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
G - Glycols
O - Oxoproline
L - L-Lactate
D - D-Lactate
M
Metabolic Acidosis G ... Metabolic #Acidosis #diagnosis
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/ ... conditions (SAAG < 1.1 g/ ... Myxedema (SAAG 2 1.1 g/ ... Peritoneum (SAAG < 1.1 g/ ... Ascites #Causes #diagnosis
MAGIC DR – a handy mnemonic used to remember the potential causes of a cerebral ring
A – Abscess G ... Radiation necrosis #Diagnosis
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Dosing: Initial: 10 g ... Maintenance: 10 g ... intervals in 5-g ... QoD to 15 g QD ... : Initial: 8.4 g
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Intrathoracic UAO G. ... Neuromuscular Weakness #Diagnosis