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Mechanical Bowel Obstruction and Ileus - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Ileus: Functional bowel "blockage", no peristalsis
Mechanical Obstruction:
presents with acute abdominal ... symptoms. ... acute or chronic abdominal ... Diffuse, visceral abdominal ... hypotension • Abdominal
Clinical manifestations of anaphylaxis. 
Neurological (<15%): Dizziness, syncope, seizures, Confusion, impending doom. headache
Angioedema: Lips, tongue, orbit,
Clinical manifestations ... intestinal edema, abdominal ... pain and fecal ... anaphylaxis #signs #symptoms ... diagnosis #criteria #allergy
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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Egypt, sub-Saharan ... • Anorexia, Nausea ... Flatulence, Fatigue, Abdominal ... routine O&P • Clinical ... • Sulfa allergy
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... : - Muscle pain ... Tachycardia - N/V - Abdominal ... pain Labs:
Small Bowel Obstruction and Ascites on POCUS

This patient drove to the ED complaining of 2 hours
Which symptoms do ... Resolution: Nausea ... Labeled Schematic ... Ascites #POCUS #Abdominal ... #clinical #ultrasound
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... Anterior neck pain ... fibrillation/flutter • Abdominal ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... endocrinology #signs #symptoms
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
CT abdomen if abdominal ... pain; full infectious ... Treat underlying cause ... fever, weight gain ... pulmonary opacities, SOB
Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Score (COWS)

Resting Pulse Rate: Record beats per minute after patient is sitting or
Clinical Opioid ... patient was having pain ... or allergy • 0 ... stool • 0 - no GI symptoms ... Hospital Opioid Use Treatment