Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 β€’ Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
cases, drug-dependent ... Discontinuation of causal ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... of SLE β€’ Evolution ... #table #rheumatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 β€’ Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... and Management ... , oral ulcers, Lupus ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... of SLE β€’ Evolution
Management of Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis (LN) in 10 to 40% of SLE
Hallmark = proteinuria 20.5 g/g
Management of Lupus ... in 10 to 40% of SLE ... renal histological evaluation ... severity (ISN/RPS classification ... by 12 months Classification
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 β€’ Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
Measurement in SLE ... β€’ Special cases ... #Measurement #SLE ... pharmacology #levels #lupus ... #management
Bronchiectasis: diagnosis and management 

Causes of localized -> diffuse bronchiectasis
Foreign body, Bronchial stenosis (tumor, .. ),
diagnosis and management ... Causes of localized ... RA, SjΓΆgren, SLE ... Bronchiectasis #diagnosis #management ... Differential #workup #algorithm
Algorithm for the Treatment of Membranous Lupus Nephritis
Sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (<3.5g/d, normal serum albumin) and Preserved kidney
Algorithm for the ... of Membranous Lupus ... treat non-renal SLE ... treat extra-renal SLE ... #Treatment #management
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (β‰₯ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... Management of Ventricular ... cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Lifestyle ... β€’ Secondary Causes ... #algorithm #DM2 ... #DMII #Classification
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

** EDIT - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM HERE:
https://www.grepmed.com/images/4060/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit

-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
withdrawal ** EDIT - SEE ... UPDATED ALGORITHM ... phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit ... Alternative causes ... #Management #Alcohol
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Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
delegate task of evaluating ... potential causes ... β€’ See Boxes B ... POTENTIAL CAUSES ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management