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Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
reactions, hematoma, pulmonary ... uptake and storage (eg ... (predominantly direct ... (eg, spirochetal ... #differential #causes
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
High altitude (eg ... reversible diffusion defects ... Intrapulmonary shunting (eg ... hepatopulmonary syndrome ... intracardiac shunting (eg
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ... (e.g. αblockers ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... (e.g. sedation) ... Classification #Table #Causes
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Blood Pressure, Pulmonary ... Resistance, Main Uses ... - Dobutamine 2- ... 2-10 mcg/min Pure ... #Pharmacology #Effect
Causes of Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis
Increased Hydrostatic Pressure
 • Volume Expansion: Kidney failure, Pregnancy, Medication
Causes of Peripheral ... (e.g. prednisone ... Heart failure, Pulmonary ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome ... • Filariasis (e.g
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
palpable purpura 2/ ... 2 vasculitis, ulcers ... o infection • Echocardiogram ... recent DAN) • EMG ... Goodpasture's cause
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
of diagnosis (e.g ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... acute sarcoidosis Pulmonary ... (for example, cardiomyopathy ... • Heerfordt syndrome
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... lung disease Caused ... anatomic shunt (Type 2) ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... hepatopulmonary #syndrome
Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) reflects the average blood glucose concentration over the course of the RBC
frequent glucose measurements ... equation to calculate eAG ... as follows: eAG ... A1c exhibited direct ... over the past 2
Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
Clinical suspicion 2. ... LVH, low-voltage EKG ... Cardiac Testing: • EKG ... • Echocardiogram ... spleen • Fecal fat measurements