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Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Cases WHO Classification System Diagram

The following schematic shows the WHO Classification System for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Cases. All 3 types of poliovirus (Enterovirus types 1, 2, and 3) may cause the paralysis. 1. Adequate specimens means 2 specimens collected 24-48 hours apart and within 14 days of onset of paralysis. 2. The specimen arriving at the laboratory must be of adequate volume approximately 8-10 grams), have appropriate documentation (laboratory request form) a…

Acute Onset Pulmonary Hypertension Algorithm Diagnostic Diagram

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The schematic algorithm diagram below shows diagnostic algorithm for acute onset pulmonary hypertension. It is an algorithm for the evaluation and management of those whose symtoms and signs consistent with acute pulmonary embolism in the critical care setting. We often meet pulmonary hypertension in the critical care setting which might need for a specific therapy since pulmonary hypertension mostly caused or the consequences of acute or chron…