Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
reticular, nodular, high ... and low attenuation ... (table). ... seen and in many cases ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 β€’ Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
); nausea, vomiting ... constipation, diarrhea; fluid ... patients sensitive to high ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Resistance, Main Uses ... - Dopamine, low ... - Dopamine, high ... Pharmacology #Effect #Management ... #Comparison #Inotropes
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 β€’ A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
derangements (hyperkalemia ... , hypercalcemia, ... SLEDD (Sustained low ... High clearance achieved ... #Therapy #RRT #managment
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... normal volume-based algorithm ... diuresis can be high ... : Hypovolemia, Hypervolemia ... differential #diagnosis #table
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
cardiac output causes ... PULMONARY A vs B-LINE PATTERN ... predominant lung US pattern ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
the dominant HR-pattern ... reticular nodular high ... consolidation) low ... findings (pleural fluid ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Algorithm for the management of patients presenting with acute Lower GI Bleed
High-risk patients
Multiple high-risk clinical features.a
Algorithm for the ... Resuscitate with IV fluids ... Low-risk patients ... hernodynamically stable ... needed with IV fluids
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Fluconazole - Low ... /tolerable β€’ High ... #valleyfever #management ... #antifungals #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
lesion has been stable ... with a benign pattern ... malignancy, as follows: Low ... aspiration (TBNA) High ... Pulmonary #Nodules #RadiologyAssistant