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Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
prevention of late ... antagonist use (e.g ... adjunct therapy) e.g ... adjunct therapy) e.g ... #immunology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature (Late ... Dysplasias • (e.g ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Metabolism Error • Immunologic ... endocrinology #causes #pediatrics
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Abscess Pathophysiology ... degrees • Chills, night ... weight loss • Late ... CXR upright or lat ... • Vasculitis (e.g
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
pressure-limited circuit (e.g ... infants to expand lungs ... • If heart rate ... is circuit all right ... Management #peds #pediatrics
Humoral Immunity - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Antigens (Ag) are produced from pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
Memory B cells are long-lived ... storage sites (e.g ... antigen -> Incr Rate ... Humoral #Immunity #pathophysiology ... #immunology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
, verrucous) - Lung ... • Petechiae Immunologic ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... • Left sided > Right