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
IDSA Algorithm for the Initial Management of Fever and Neutropenia

LOW RISK
 β€’ Antidpated neutropenia < 7
IDSA Algorithm for ... Neutropenia LOW ... and clinically stable ... comorbidities HIGH ... #Algorithm #Management
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... wasting from other causes ... urinary losses: β€’ High ... consumption β€’ Low ... #diagnosis #Algorithm
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
diagnosis The table ... Now it is obvious ... lobar pneumonia caused ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CXR ... #RadiologyAssistant
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 β€’ Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
WBC count cause ... , dyspnea, +/- CXR ... , Low calcium β€’ ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... TLS #diagnosis #management
IDSA Algorithm for Neutropenic Fever - Initial Management, Subsequent Management and Prolonged Fever
Figure 1. Initial management
IDSA Algorithm for ... High-risk patient ... empirical antibiotics LOW ... and clinically stable ... #Algorithm #Management
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
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 β€’ Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm ... urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low ... urine Na/Cl < 0.7, high ... K/creatinine (Cr ... continued in most cases
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