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Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
and Differential Diagnosis ... osmolarity If cause ... investigations depending on clinical ... ANCA, ANA, Anti-GBM ... #nephrology #causes
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
calcification of both adrenal ... confirmed the diagnosis ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... #infant #NEJM #
Major Clinical Trials and Evidence Summary for Transfusion Thresholds in Critical Care

TRICC - NEJM 1999 -
Major Clinical Trials ... Thresholds in Critical ... unnecessary and cause ... ALI is the deadliest ... /vmoitra) #EBM
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
based on repeat clinic ... multi-drug resistance) Renal ... Nephritic syndrome • AKI ... • Bilateral RAS ... • Unilateral RAS
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
extent of the nausea ... #Clinical #Derm ... #EM #Radiology # ... Pneumatosis #CT #NEJM
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Bandemia, AKI. ... dogs & latter can cause ... possible Patient's clinical ... the key to the diagnosis ... #dermatology #clinical
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Management Summary Causes ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... declines > ALT) • AKI ... + myoglobin AKI
Staphylococcus-associated GlomeruloNephritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
CLINICAL
 • Nephritic syndrome (Casts)
 • Marked proteinuria (may be
GlomeruloNephritis - Diagnosis ... Management Summary CLINICAL ... Nephritic syndrome (Casts ... • Often severe renal ... • Vasculitic rash
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis ... Over the years: rash ... Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... Variety #type #clinical
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... • Other: AI, ... Classification #diagnosis ... #differential #causes