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Hypereosinophilia (HE) Summary

 • Definition
 • When to Suspect?
 • A Partial Classification of Hypereosinophilia
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Hypereosinophilia (HE) Summary ... • Definition ... • A Partial Classification ... hematology #diagnosis #management
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management ... Summary Paracentesis ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #Hepatology ... #SAAG #paracentesis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... by inoculating ascitic ... Diuretics ↑ ascitic ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... SBP #diagnosis #management
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Hypersensitivity: Summary ... Antigen-Ab immune complexes ... Reactions #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Summary of Heart ... Brady Management ... Pacemaker 3rd Degree, Complete ... HeartBlocks #Types #Classification ... #degrees #summary
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Hypersensitivity: Definitions ... antigen-surface complex ... antibody-antigen complexes ... different tissues incites ... Reactions #Types #Classification
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Definition ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Management