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Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Evaluation Algorithm ... elevated Step 2: ... Consider additional tests ... considered likely, the cause ... #Algorithm
Subacromial Impingement - Neer Test 1. With the arm fully pronated, the examiner raises the arm
, the examiner raises ... flexion movement 2. ... scapulothoracic motion #Diagnosis ... #Impingement #RotatorCuff ... #Neer #Test #ALiEM
Whipple Disease (Tropheryma whipplei) - Diagnosis and Management 

Caused by: Tropheryma whipplei

Symptoms and Signs:
1. Migratory poly/oligoarthralgia
Management Caused ... oligoarthralgia (80%) 2. ... Abdominal pain; ... positive T. whipplei test ... #algorithm #management
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... areas (less than 2 ... Fecal occult blood test ... Skin biopsy • Abdominal ... #Algorithm #Causes
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
positive tourniquet test ... and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... bleeding: based on evaluation ... classification #diagnosis
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... the diagnosis and ... initial screening test ... Step 2: If TS is ... normal, further evaluation
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... assessment, is best ... requires further evaluation ... normally extends 1—2 ... Any intra-abdominal