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Etiology of Splenic Infarction:
 • Hypercoagulability: Factor V Leiden, Antiphospholipid syndrome, Malignancy
 • Embolic disease: Atrial
Etiology of Splenic ... Infarction: • ... compression • Splenic ... #Infarction #spleen ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Features of a Sickle Cell Crisis 
Sickle-cell disease - an autosomal recessive blood disorder.
Characterized by red
a Sickle Cell Crisis ... a "sickle cell crisis ... Crises can be precipitated ... precursors). 3) Splenic ... sickle cells in the spleen
Monoarthritis - Differential Diagnosis
Infection (Acute):
 - S. aureus (most common)
 - S. pneumonia
 - Salmonella (in
Salmonella (in asplenic ... - Gonococcal infection ... Infection (Chronic ... involve the b/l wrists ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Splenic Infarcts - Differential Diagnosis
 • Myeloid disorders: Myeloproliferative neoplasms (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, essential
Causes of Splenic ... Trauma • Wandering spleen ... • Infection: Infective ... Cytomegalovirus, Malaria #Splenic ... #Diagnosis #spleen
Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Generalized/Migratory:
 • Intussusception
 • Gastroenteritis
 • Viral Illness
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Urinary Tract Infection ... • Sickle Cell Crisis ... Viral Illness with Splenic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Guidelines for Crises ... FBC, coagulation screen ... Guidelines for crises ... #Anesthesiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
Guidelines for Crises ... Most commonly seen ... indicated, start CPR ... Guidelines for crises ... Cardiac #Tamponade #Anesthesiology
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
for metastatic infection ... spine, joints, spleen ... • Aggressive management ... metastatic foci of infection ... septic arthritis, splenic
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
Guidelines for Crises ... ≥ 4mmol.l-1 if infection ... likely underlying cause ... Guidelines for crises ... anaesthesia #Sepsis #Anesthesiology
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
Guidelines for Crises ... arrest, start CPR ... Guidelines for crises ... #Anaphylaxis #Anesthesiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management