Periventricular Leukomalacia Description Also Called Epidemiology Who Is Most Affected Incidence/Prevalence Likely Risk Factors Factors Not Associated With Increased Risk Associated Conditions Etiology and Pathogenesis Causes Pathogenesis History and Physical History Chief Concern (CC) Past Medical History (PMH) Physical General Physical Neuro Diagnosis Making the Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Testing Overview Imaging Studies Biopsy and Pathology …
Trombiculosis 4 Interesting facts of Trombiculosis Etiology and Risk Factors Chigger bites are caused by the larval stage of certain species of trombiculid mites. In the United States, the predominant species is Trombicula alfreddugesi, and chiggers occur chiefly in the humid portions of the Midwest and Southeast. The red six-legged larvae lie in ambush on blades …
Necrotic Arachnidism – 5 Interesting Facts Terminology Etiology and Risk Factors Diagnosis Approach to Diagnosis Workup Physical Examination Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures Treatment Nondrug and Supportive Care Drug Therapy Treatment Procedures References 1.Elston DM, Miller SD, Young RJ III, et al. Comparison of colchicine, dapsone, triamcinolone, and diphenhydramine therapy for the treatment of brown recluse …
Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome Synopsis Urgent Action 8 Interesting Facts of Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome Pitfalls Terminology Clinical Clarification Clinical Presentation History Physical examination Causes and Risk Factors What causes Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome? Risk factors and/or associations Other risk factors/associations Diagnostic Procedures Primary diagnostic tools Laboratory Imaging Functional testing Differential Diagnosis Most common Treatment Goals Disposition Admission …
Vaccine Induced Carditis Inflammatory reaction of the cardiac muscle (myocardium) and/or outer lining of the heart (pericardium) triggered by vaccine administration. Synonyms Epidemiology & Demographics Physical Findings & Clinical Presentation Etiology What causes this condition? Differential Diagnosis Workup Laboratory tests Imaging Studies Treatment Non Pharmacologic Therapy Acute General Treatment Chronic Treatment Disposition Referral Pearls & …
Paraquat Toxicity Urgent Action Interesting Facts of Paraquat Toxicity Pitfalls Clinical Clarification Classification Clinical Presentation History 4 6 Physical examination 2 6 Dermal, ocular, and inhalational exposures to paraquat rarely lead to systemic toxicity, although they do cause significant irritation to contact surfaces and symptoms associated with route of exposure 1 Causes and Risk Factors What causes Paraquat Toxicity? 6 11 What …
Oral Hypoglycemic Toxicity Alarm Signs and Symptoms Epidemiology Etiology and Risk Factors What causes this condition? Hypoglycemic agents, risk of hypoglycemia, and other clinical associations Antidiabetic medication class and example drugs8 Mechanism of action Risk of hypoglycemia Class-specific considerations Sulfonylureas (glipizide, glyburide, glimepiride) Stimulate insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells Yes Long half-life. Increased risk of …