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Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
 -
Secondary Causes ... Hypothermia - Differential ... Definition: - Core ... cord injuries Skin ... - Multi-system trauma
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Red Eye - Differential ... cellulitis • Globe trauma ... • Chemical injury ... bacterial, viral, allergic ... • Trauma?
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
after an acute injury ... Surgical Care - ... H/O antecedent trauma ... over the involved skin ... of spinal cord injury
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... Clindamycin in case ... of PCN allergy ... #causes #management
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Bandemia, AKI. ... dogs & latter can cause ... gram-negative bacillus cause ... microvascular injury ... dermatology #clinical #photo
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Allergic reaction ... Causes purpura & ... Related Acute Lung Injury ... infections with skin ... Transfusion #diagnosis #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Blood cultures are ... Injury By: • Early ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management
Pathergy Summary Overview

What is pathergy?
Pathergy is an exaggerated skin injury occurring after minor trauma such as
injury occurring ... after minor trauma ... Skin trauma → Erythematous ... Pathergy #diagnosis #differential ... #allergy #immunology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
- Allergic ... Causes purpura & ... Related Acute Lung Injury ... infections with skin ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management
Cutaneous Mucormycosis Eschar
30 M HIV cd4 10 VL 30k traumatic injury of arm few months ago
30k traumatic injury ... inoculation via trauma ... , aplastic anemia ... subcutaneous fat are ... #clinical #photo