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Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... Seizures - Severe asthma ... LV failure - Low ... #causes #typea ... #typeb #classification
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
- Differential Diagnosis ... Eric Strong https ... #Low #Potassium ... #Table #Classification ... #Causes
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Exacerbation of Asthma ... tardus (delayed/slow ... Abnormalities #Disorders #Cardiology ... #Algorithm #causes
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Eosinophilia, asthma ... tract, and often causes ... Palpable purpura: strong ... • Complement (Low ... #rheumatology #classification
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Orthopedic • Low ... What is the type ... one post op Cardiology ... • <6mo since stroke ... stratification #diagnosis