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POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
in crashing chest ... pain is complex ... narrowing the differential ... CriticalCare #Shock #Crashing ... #Diagnosis #Protocol
Parks Classification of Perianal Fistulas
 • Superificial (Simple) - Superficial fistula w/o crossing any sphincter or
Parks Classification ... Superficial fistula w/o crossing ... simple if low, complex ... muscle #Parks #Classification ... #IBD #Crohns #diagnosis
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasias (MEN syndromes) 

MEN I
• Hyperparathyroidism 
• Hypercalcemia 
• Possible ZE syndrome 
• Various
Acromegaly • Cushing ... MultipleEndocrineNeoplasia #Differential ... Endocrinology #Classification ... #Diagnosis
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN) 
 - Loss of kidney function over a short period of tirne
space) Immune-Complex ... Glomerulonephritis #RPGN #Classification ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Nephrology
Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that
Somatoform Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... presents with complex ... Conversion #Disorders #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... care center for diagnostic ... and tx paracentesis ... pocket for dx + tx paracentesis ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex
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Vasculitis - Break down based on vessel size 
Distribution of vessel involvement by large vessel vasculitis,
although immune complex ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology ... #Differential # ... Medium #Large #Classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... tracts Immune Complex ... Diagnosis: Systemic ... #classification
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... Avium Complex (MAC ... NTM #Infections #differential
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... Diagnosis The ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... the patient’s complete ... #typea #typeb #classification