Fig. 66.1 Plain abdominal film Fig. 66.2 Coronal view CT abdomen Fig. 66.3 Axial view CT abdomen Principles of Management Symptoms of C. Difficile Infection Patients may present with a…
Alcohol withdrawal: Delirium: A. Discontinuation of prolonged heavy alcohol intake B. At least two of the following symptoms: Autonomic hyperactivity Hand tremors Insomnia Nausea or vomit Transient hallucinations or illusions…
Fig. 76.1 Fundoscopic photograph showing intraretinal hemorrhage (blue arrow), tortuous blood vessel (black arrow), cotton wool spots (yellow arrow), and Roth spots (green arrow) (From Shirley and McNicholl [1]. Reprinted…
Fig. 74.1 Chest CT. A CT of the chest show a right sided cavitary lesion concerning for fungal pneumonia Fig. 74.2 Head CT. A CT of the head reveals a…
Disease phenotype Clinical features Objective laboratory and prognostic markers Asymptomatic hepatic steatosis Incidence: 2–5 % of US population Symptoms: occasional hepatomegaly/RUQ pain, good muscle tone, appear medically well Risk factors:…
Fluid replacement therapy is usually initiated with isotonic saline. The initial infusion rate should be 15–20 ml/kg/h for the first 3–4 h (approximately 1.0 to 1.5 l/h for average sized…
Stage Serum creatinine Urine output 1 1.5–1.9 times baseline OR ≥0.3 mg/dl (>26.5 μmol/l) increase <0.5 ml/kg/h for 6–12 h 2 2.0–2.9 times baseline <0.5 ml/kg/h for ≥12 h 3…
Fig. 72.1 Peripheral Smear of DIC Question What is the diagnosis? Answer Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) is a microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) characterized by endothelial dysfunction,…
Fig. 34.1 Chest X-ray at initial presentation showing multifocal bilateral alveolar opacities Fig. 34.2 (a, b) Chest CT images performed after hemodialysis showing diffuse bilateral alveolar opacities Fig. 34.3 Sequential…
Fig. 37.1 Axial CT brain demonstrating right putaminal hemorrhage (From Brott et al. [1]. Reprinted with permission from Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.) Question Would early surgical intervention be appropriate in…
