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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasias (MEN syndromes) 

MEN I
• Hyperparathyroidism 
• Hypercalcemia 
• Possible ZE syndrome 
• Various
Endocrine Neoplasias (MEN ... syndromes) ... • Possible ZE syndrome ... • Cushing syndrome ... Galactorrhea MEN
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Evaluation of Acute ... hospitalization or antibiotics ... have sex with men ... Consider empiric antibiotic ... Hospitalization required #Acute
Antibiotic treatment durations for first line antibiotics recommended by Public Health England (PHE) guidance
 • Acute
Antibiotic treatment ... for first line antibiotics ... ) guidance • Acute ... 7-10 days • Acute ... Gastroenteritis 5-7 days #Antibiotics
General Bacterial Antibiogram - Antibiotics and Spectrum of Coverage
Make sure you consult your local antibiogram!
VRE -
Antibiogram - Antibiotics ... cephalosporins, 2nd gen ... cefotetan), 3rd gen ... ceftazidime), 5th gen ... #Antibiogram #Antibiotics
Cephalosporin Coverage by Generation - HENPECKS Mnemonic
1st Gen: PEK (Proteus, E. coli, Klebsiella)
2nd Gen: HNPEK (Add
Mnemonic 1st Gen ... Klebsiella) 2nd Gen ... Neisseria) 3rd Gen ... Serratia) 3rd Gen ... Cephalosporins #Coverage #antibiotics
TiTrATE Approach to Vertigo
TiTrATE approach stands for Timing, Triggers and Targeted Examination.
4 vestibular syndromes that are
4 vestibular syndromes ... Traumatic/toxic acute ... vestibular syndrome ... - Spontaneous acute ... #diagnosis #acute
Glomerular Diseases - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephritic syndrome:
 - Acute poststreptococcal 
glomerulonephritis 
 - Rapidly progressive
and Nephrotic Syndromes ... Nephritic syndrome ... : - Acute poststreptococcal ... Nephrotic syndrome ... Nephritic #Nephrotic #Syndromes
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
Recent exposure to antibiotics ... ) no → 3rd gen ... after empirical antibiotic ... Short-term (< 7 days) antibiotic
Antibiotic Stewardship: Shorter is Better
CAP 3-5d = 5-14d
VAP 8d = 15d
Intra-abd 5 or 7d = 10
Antibiotic Stewardship ... 7d = 14d AECB (Acute ... Bronchitis) & Acute ... Longer #Course #Antibiotics
Common causes of Acute Kidney Injury AKI - Differential Diagnosis
HEMODYNAMIC
 • Cardiac failure: Impaired forward flow,
Common causes of Acute ... inhibitors, hepatorenal syndrome ... Drugs • Toxins Acute ... NSAlDs, antibiotics ... #AKI #causes #Acute