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Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Antigen-antibody complex ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... T-cells recruit ... allergy #table #classification
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... fungoides (cutaneous T-cell ... Viral - Herpes simplex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
pyelonephritis Most common cause ... Consider BCx, CSF evaluation ... suggested if: - ANC ... (particularly complex ... Diagnosis #Peds #EM #Classification
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
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Evaluation of Leukocytosis ... applies to any cells ... , T cells, and natural ... Morphologically: absence of complete ... the underlying cause
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
surfaces causes ... it is entirely T-Cell ... allergen-specific T-Cell ... exposure, because T-Cell ... Reactions #Types #Classification
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - A4C
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial ... with Tamponade on POCUS ... Echocardiogram - A4C ... Patient states was well ... D/T echo findings
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... e.g., uptake by cells ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... the patient’s complete ... #typea #typeb #classification
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial ... with Tamponade on POCUS ... ESRD d/t Lupus nephritis ... Patient states was well ... D/T echo findings
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
#wavelengths #causes ... occupational disease evaluation ... Saraiya M, Geller AC ... Marini A, Jaenicke T, ... damage in skin cells
CABG Graft Pseudoaneurysm

Chest pain post CABG - always worth taking a look!  Large graft pseudoaneurysm!!
subcostal as in this case ... Patient did well ... repaired after couple ... Pseudoaneurysm #clinical #pocus ... echocardiogram #s4c