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Classification of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) and Treatment of Metabolic Abnormalities of TLS
Laboratory TLS:
 • Uric
Uric acid ≥ 8.0 mg ... ≥ 6.0 mEq/dL ... Phosphorus ≥ 4.6 mg ... ≤ 7.0 mg/dL Clinical ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Tumor Lysis Syndrome - Workup and Management

Initial workup: BMP, Serum uric acid, LDH, Urine output, Consider
Syndrome - Workup and Management ... Uric acid ≥ 8 mg ... ≤ 7 mg/dL • OR ... Treatment of Clinical ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
ERCP Management Algorithm for Patient with Symptomatic Choledocholithiasis 

Predictors of choledocholithiasis
Very strong
 - CBD stone on
ERCP Management ... - Blirubin > 4 mg ... /dL Strong - ... Bilirubin level 1.8-4 mg ... /dL Moderate
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
to 8 years Clinical ... than 100 to 300 mg ... /dL) • Low serum ... and M panel Management ... hematology #diagnosis #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... if levels > 8 mg ... /dL #Rhabdomyolysis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
brain PRES Clinical ... PRES-Associated Clinical ... level (mean 58 mg ... /dL in one study ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
The Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) Scoring System
CRP (mg/dL), 
WBC (per mm3), 
Hemoglobin (g/dL),
Scoring System CRP (mg ... /dL), WBC (per ... , Creatinine (mg ... /dL), Glucose ... (mg/dL), Score
Ranson's Criteria in Pancreatitis 
At Admission: 
 - Age > 55 years 
 - WBCs >
Glucose > 200 mg ... /dl - LDH > 350 ... - BUN rise > 5 mg ... /dl - Calcium ... < 8 mg/dl -
Algorithm in Suspected Bacterial Peritonitis

 - Infographic by IDagram
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Runyon Criteria for Secondary Peritonitis (two of the
total protein >1 g/dL ... - glucose <50 mg ... /dL - and lactate ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Diagnosis and Management ... nitrogen level ≥ 20 mg ... /dl) • Leukopenia ... aeruginosa Clinical ... in adults with clinically