Monthly Archives: August 2012

Anion Gap Acidosis Revisited

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Stephanie Taft, MD

Critical Case Conference August 9, 2012 Discussion led by Kristin Engebretsen, PharmD, DABAT Patient found down — obtunded — evaluation reveals profound acidosis Anion gap acidosis — CAT MUD PILES C — cocaine, CO — cocaine looks sympathomimetic, CO usually … Continue reading →

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Neuroblastoma

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Stephanie Taft, MD

Critical Case Conference August 2, 2012 — Dr. Funmi Salami Most common cancer in children < 1 year old, median age at diagnosis 17 months Arises anywhere in sympathetic nervous system Most (40%) in adrenal gland Presenting signs and symptoms … Continue reading →

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