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Spinal Epidural Abscess - Classic triad (back pain + fever + neuro deficits) found in only
found in only 2- ... 13% #Diagnosis # ... EM #NSG #Epidural ... #Abscess #Algorithm ... #ALiEM
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Diabetes ... history Step #2 ... - Assess the Uosm ... & desmopressin test
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Insufficiency Diagnosis ... Algorithm Test ... OCPs, pregnancy) Test ... 2: ACTH Stimulation ... incremental increase to assess
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic ... Evaluation Algorithm ... elevated Step 2: ... Gravity Step 3: Assess ... Consider additional tests
Algorithm for Diagnosing Diastolic Dysfunction With Doppler Echocardiography
 1. Determine the age of the patient
Algorithm for Diagnosing ... the patient 2. ... Assess for increased ... pressure (LVFP): #Algorithm ... #Grading #Classification
Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
displaced fracture ≤2 ... fragment displaced >2 ... Associated elbow dislocation ... #Diagnosis #EM ... #ALiEM
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Treatments: • Calcium 2- ... 10U reg IV + 1-2
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
2. ... Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... stratification #diagnosis