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• OMS — Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth (2e éd.)OMS
  • p. 160pelvic pain • Abdominal distensiona • Rebound tenderness • Pallor a A distended abdomen with shifting dullness may indicate free blood. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS The most common differential diagnosis for ectopic pregnancy is threatened abortion. Others are acute or chronic pelvic inflammatory
  • p. 175Vaginal bleeding after childbirth S-31 DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS TABLE S-10. Differential diagnosis of vaginal bleeding after childbirth Presenting Symptom and Other Symptoms and Signs Typically Present Symptoms and Signs Sometimes Present Probable Cause • Primary PPHa,b • Uterus
  • p. 271status may worsen rapidly. If shock develops, it is important to begin treatment immediately. DIAGNOSIS TABLE S-18. Differential diagnosis of fever after childbirth Presenting Symptom and Other Symptoms and Signs Typically Present Symptoms and Signs Sometimes Present
  • p. 258Fever during pregnancy and labour DIAGNOSIS TABLE S-17. Differential diagnosis of fever during pregnancy and labour Presenting Symptom and Other Symptoms and Signs Typically Present Symptoms and Signs Sometimes Present Probable Diagnosis Dysuria Increased frequency and urgency

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• JTS — CBRN Part 4: Biological CasualtiesJTS
  • p. 10physical exam (see Appendix G). Once this assessment is complete, providers should utilize syndromic characterization to generate a differential diagnosis. Understanding common endemic diseases in the area of operations and available diagnostics will also help reach a leading ... Appendix A provides potentially diagnostic clinical clues (PDCs) in an algorithmic format to help narrow the differential diagnosis when epidemiologic clues are absent, and specific laboratory diagnostic tests are pending or unavailable. It is important to regularly reassess
  • p. 7Syndromic characterization of illnesses can provide further clues to narrow the differential diagnosis. Syndromic characterization is a constellation of signs and symptoms that, when present in a specific pattern or cluster of patients, can increase the awareness ... totally comprehensive. Appendix A contains syndromic algorithms with potentially diagnostic clinical clues to illustrate how to narrow the differential diagnosis for some of these agents. Clinicians should be cautious at excluding one type of agent too early
  • p. 3bioincident: Table 10 p13 Protect, Understand, Mitigate Approach to individual casualties/patients Understand biological syndromes: Table 2, p7 Narrow differential diagnosis by syndrome: Appendix A p18 Rule in/out endemic diseases by geographic location/travel & exposure history: Appendix C p28 & Appendix
  • p. 8specific characteristic should not be taken as definitive proof for, or against, inclusion of a biothreat in the differential diagnosis. Particularly in biological warfare attempts, agents may appear with uncharacteristic or novel epidemiological patterns or syndromic characters

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• JTS — U.S. Army Aeromedical Evacuation Standard Medical Operating GuidelinesJTS
  • p. 32Itching or hives • Cough / wheeze / respiratory distress • Chest / throat tightness • Difficulty swallowing • Hypotension or shock • Edema • Nausea / vomiting Differential Diagnosis • Urticaria (rash only) • Anaphylaxis (2 or more symptoms) • Shock (other than anaphylactic) • Angioedema • Aspiration / airway obstruction • Asthma ... COPD • Pulmonary edema / CHF Rule out MOI as a differential diagnosis. UNIVERSAL PATIENT CARE PROTOCOL, O2 (if hypoxemic), IV / IO PROTOCOL, cardiac monitor (ASAP) Adult • Hives / rash only, no respiratory complaint o Diphenhydramine
  • p. 36CONTENTS 36 BACK / NECK PAIN Signs and Symptoms • Pain • Swelling • Pain with motion • Weakness / numbness • Bowel / bladder dysfunction Differential Diagnosis • Muscle spasm / strain • Degenerative disc disease • Fracture • Kidney stone / infection • Abdominal aortic aneurysm • Pneumonia / PE • Cauda equina syndrome ... Tumor / mass / infection • Thoracic pain: thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysm Rule out MOI as a differential diagnosis. UNIVERSAL PATIENT CARE PROTOCOL, O2 (if hypoxemic), IV / IO PROTOCOL (PRN), Cardiac monitor (PRN) Injury Treatment • Mechanisms that increase suspicion
  • p. 73abnormal bleeding? • Painful uterine contractions / back pain / stomach pain? • Blurry vision / dizziness? • Changes in fetal movement? Differential Diagnosis • Pre-eclampsia / eclampsia • Placenta previa • Abruptio placentae • Spontaneous abortion • Uterine rupture • Ectopic pregnancy Treatment • O2 if hypoxemic, IV / IO, cardiac
  • p. 23monoxide / cyanide toxicity) • Are there other traumatic injuries associated? • Any spinal immobilization needed? (fall from height, blast etc.) Differential Diagnosis • Cardiac arrest • Environmental exposure • Seizure • Burns (chemical, electrical, thermal, radiation) • Multiple trauma • Carbon monoxide toxicity Treatment • Assess

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• JTS — CBRN Part 2: Medical Management of Chemical Agent ExposureJTS
  • p. 4specific and transient. Dizziness, headache, weakness, diaphoresis, and dyspnea are all possible and leave a broad differential diagnosis. The well-described odor of bitter almonds is not a reliable sign as many cannot detect the odor. The hallmark
• JTS — Altitude Emergencies in the Prehospital EnvironmentJTS
  • p. 9clinical diagnosis and classically presents with headache, altered mental status and ataxia. The international criteria for HACE diagnosis are defined as the onset of ataxia OR altered mental status in the presence of acute mountain sickness ... nerve three and six palsies. Other focal neurological deficits are rare and should prompt investigation towards other pathology. Differential diagnosis for HACE should include hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, hypothermia, hyperthermia, encephalitis/meningitis, postictal state, complex migraine, stroke, psychosis, intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic
  • p. 6urine output. Overhydration and forced hydration has not been shown to be helpful.7,23 Consider dehydration as a differential diagnosis or co-presentation when evaluating for AMS/HACE. NUTRITION: Multiple studies have shown both men and women tend
  • p. 7During the mission planning phase, prioritize risk mitigation strategies. While at altitude, continue to reassess for AMS, considering differentials that may mimic AMS. Untreated AMS increases risk of HACE, whether AMS is diagnosed or not. Mild ... help with trending severity.32 AMS generally does not occur below an altitude of 2000m. When diagnosing AMS, consider ruling out other differentials with similar presentations: dehydration, head trauma, caffeine withdrawal, migraine, alcohol hangover (veisalgia), carbon monoxide poisoning, viral
  • p. 10HAPE is life threatening and early diagnosis is critical. The international diagnostic criteria for HAPE are a combination of two signs and two symptoms. The symptoms are dyspnea at rest, cough, decreased exercise tolerance or weakness, and chest ... particularly in the right mid-lung fields. SpO2 readings will be lower than expected for a given elevation. Differential diagnoses to consider include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, bronchitis, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax