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Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
of COVID-19 Infection ... be "precaution" rather ... Even with macular disease ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Management
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
Complications: Bleeding ... thrombosis or infection ... Progressive neurological disease ... #Hemodialysis #comparison ... #table #advantages
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
ED Treatment of ... Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ... increased risk of infection ... Hemodynamically stable ... #Management #Obstetrics
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... polymicrobial infection ... • Large volume feeding ... breath sounds • Rales ... Lung Abscess Management
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... Evolution: Chronic disease ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... RR of bacterial infection ... around 90% of cases ... #varices #management ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... over course of disease ... Precipitants: Infection ... , GI bleeding, Diuretic ... can be used in cases
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
purpura to mucosal bleeding ... Petechial or purpuric rash ... SLE], AOSD) • Infection ... Treatment: • Corticosteroids ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Management
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... for submucosal injection ... mucosa Stricture Management ... for palliative treatment ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
high resistance rates ... , infections/SBP ... advanced liver disease ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment