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Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
rapidly evolving rash ... marine microbiota & causes ... , hypotension, rash ... immunosuppressive meds ... dermatology #legs #clinical
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Pain, Agitation, ... Richmond Agitation ... Sedation Scale (RASS ... will vary with clinical ... CriticalCare #diagnosis #management
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... calcifications #infant #NEJM
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
areas with poor sanitation ... non-productive cough, nausea ... Epidemiologic exposure + clinical ... diagnosis #treatment #management
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Diagnosis and Management ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... Usual therapeutic management
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... Discontinuation of causal ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Manifestations: Malar rash
Staphylococcus-associated GlomeruloNephritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
CLINICAL
 • Nephritic syndrome (Casts)
 • Marked proteinuria (may be
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary CLINICAL ... Nephritic syndrome (Casts ... • Vasculitic rash ... - Pivotal in management
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 ... dermatophytes cause ... Moccasin tinea pedis ... Variety #type #clinical
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... • Most common cause ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Hemoptysis - Cavitation ... #differential #causes
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
Guidelines for Crises ... status, severe agitation ... inform immediate clinical ... Guidelines for crises ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management