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An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
call it, “Think High ... or Think Low.” ... Diagnosis #POCUS #Evaluation ... #Protocol #Algorithm ... #Low #Abdomen #
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
call it, “Think High ... or Think Low.” ... Diagnosis #POCUS #Evaluation ... #Protocol #Algorithm ... #High #Chest #Cardiogenic
The recommended approach to the initiation of statin therapy in hyperlipidemia. 

Low-intensity:
-Lovastatin 20 mg
-Pravastatin 10-20 mg

Intermediate
Low-intensity: ... Simvastatin 20-40 mg High ... cardiovasculardisease #diagnosis #algorithm ... #Evaluation #atheroscleroticcardiovasculardisease ... #ascvd
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... differentiating kidney K wasting ... urinary losses: • High ... consumption • Low ... potassium #nephrology #low
Syphilis Serologic Testing - Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms
Treponemal Testing:
 • Confirmatory or Screening - Detection
Syphilis Serologic Testing ... Non-Treponemal Testing ... Algorithms Treponemal ... Definitive • High ... Definitive • Low
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... then go to stim testing ... Measure ACTH: - High ... primary AI - Low
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... • Low TSH, high ... Uptake & Scan • High ... or normal TSH, high ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Uric Acid - Low ... Acid → SIADH - High ... Acid → renal salt wasting ... nephrology #sodium #low
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... Baseline plasma ACTH Low ... insufficiency likely: • High ... insufficiency • Low