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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - Herpes Zoster Oticus 
Triad:
1. Ipsilateral facial paralysis 
2. Ear pain 
3. Vesicles
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome ... Zoster Oticus Triad ... Vesicles in the ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... • Stroke syndromes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Causes == Primary Skin ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... Arthropod bites Vesicles ... == No Primary Skin ... Myelodisplastic syndrome
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Thrombosis vs Arterial ... Testosterone - Coumadin skin ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... • Cardiac: - Atrial ... thrombus - atrial
DRESS Syndrome vs SJS/TEN
DRESS
 • Latency: 2-8 weeks
 • Rash: Morbilliform
 • Mucosal involvement: 50% have
DRESS Syndrome vs ... Tubulointerstitial nephritis • Skin ... purpuric centers → vesicles ... Prerenal azotemia • Skin ... SCVMCMed #DRESS #Syndrome
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
thrombophlebitis Skin ... ulcers, Edema Arterial ... • Sciatica • Tarsal ... Brittle nails - Skin ... ulcers - Shiny skin
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
ISCHEMIA Trial - ... Management Algorithm ... acute coronary syndrome ... evaluation or management ... ChestPain #Diagnosis #Management
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
immediate, prior to ED arrival ... compartment syndrome ... high voltage Skin ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... outflow and reduces arterial ... over the involved skin ... area of erythema, skin ... vesicles, and crepitus
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome ... Muscular: Weakness Skin ... hairiness (hirsutism), Striae ... males) #Cushings #Syndrome
Meigs Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Triad:
1) Pleural effusion + 
2) Ascites + 
3) Benign Ovarian
Meigs Syndrome - ... Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Triad: ... SCVMCMed #Meigs #Syndrome ... diagnosis #ovarian #management