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Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... palpitations, light-headedness ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Seizure ... #management #Neurology
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
have led to an algorithmic ... as the critical diagnostic ... because “the patient might ... #Management #Trauma ... BigTrauma #BeforeCT #Checklist
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
• Non-contrast CT ... • TTE +/- TEE (high ... Defined if 1) CT ... stroke #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
50 years in men Diagnosis ... undergo chest CT ... exacerbation at high ... within 3 years of diagnosis ... #management #neurology
European Resuscitation Council–European Society of Intensive Care Medicine algorithm for neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest. Reproduced from
Care Medicine algorithm ... confidence interval, CT ... potentials #Diagnosis ... #Management #Neurology ... Neuroprognostication #Prognosis #Algorithm
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Severe Influenza Checklist ... Diagnostic tests ... function tests - Ultrasound ... effusion - CT ... #Management #CriticalCare
Approach to Microscopic Hematuria 

Microscopic hematuria is often incidental but may be associated with urologic malignancy.
associated with urologic ... cystoscopy & renal ultrasound ... • Intermediate-High ... #Microscopic #diagnosis ... #management #urology