Pneumonia, Healthcare-Associated (HCAP)

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds

“The rationale for inclusion of the HCAP designation with the HAP/VAP guidelines in 2005 was that patients with HCAP were thought to be at high risk for MDR organisms by virtue of their contact with the healthcare system. Therefore, due to both the patients’...

Carcinoid Syndrome

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, GASTROENTEROLOGY, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds

    http://clinchem.aaccjnls.org/content/49/4/586

Weakness (muscle weakness), differential diagnosis

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, DDx, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds

VINDICATED MEN Vascular (i.e.Cardiovascular) -Stroke Infectious Viral infections Lyme myositis Trichinosis Toxoplasmosis Neoplastic and deconditioning Cachexia Drug-induced or Drug Withdrawal Methamphetamines, Cocaine, heroin Alcohol, corticosteroids Colchicine,...

Pleuritic Chest Pain (Pleurisy)

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds

http://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0501/p1357.html

Dialysis and Renal Replacement Therapy

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds

Definition of ESRD. Renal replacement therapy serves as a substitute for the kidney’s solute and fluid removal role. -In the acute setting: CVVH vs. HD can be used. -In the chronic setting: PD vs. HD can be used. -Kidney transplantation is an option for patients...

hypophosphatemia

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds

-Definition: -Causes of hypophosphatemia, reviewed. -Will check Vit D level, PTH, Calcium level. -Replacement of phosphate.