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Meningitis
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Labor and delivery cheat sheet
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SNAKE BITE
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Sepsis Algorithm
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY
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Iron, Folic Acid, Vit B12 Intake and Metabolism
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Approach to Pediatric ECGs
Smiths Fracture Vs Colles Fracture
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Summary
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CORTICOSTEROIDS - Dosing regimen in Sepsis, ARDS & Severe CAP
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Types of Eczema
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Triads
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Differentiating Cardiac Asthma from Bronchial Asthma: Based on
🔹History and Physical Examination
🔹Chest X-Ray Findings
🔹ECG
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Cephalosporin Coverage
Lymphangitis

Key features:

•Red streaks extending from the infection site towards the lymph nodes
•Associated with cellulitis (swollen, warm skin)
•Fever and chills possible
•Pain and swelling in the affected limb

Typically caused by bacterial infection, commonly Streptococcus or Staphylococcus species.
species of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) are the most common causes of lymphangitis. These organisms elaborate fibrinolysins and hyaluronidase, which aid their invasion of lymphatic channels. Lymphangitis caused by GABHS can rapidly progress and has been associated with serious complications.

Treatment:

•Antibiotics
•Rest and elevation of the affected limb
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Anti-Hypertensive drugs and Antibiotics that are safe and contraindicated in pregnancy.
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