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An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... the use of MRSA coverage ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... Indications #Pneumonia #Algorithm ... #CAP #Community
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Acute ... hospitalization or antibiotics ... Consider empiric antibiotic ... #workup #diagnosis
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
will represent antibiotics ... ‘broaden’ this coverage ... holes” in their coverage ... We can combine these ... #coverage #antibiogram
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
of Hypoglycemia Evaluation ... systemically ill and can ... , no extensive workup ... EtOH - Infectious workup ... #Differential #Algorithm
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup ... Stool osmotic gap ... hospitalization or antibiotics ... Chronic #Diarrhea #Workup ... differential #testing #evaluation
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Can repeat labs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Imaging findings Workup ... Labs: Lipase, Ca2 ... Imaging: US (biliary evaluation ... Can immediately ... • Antibiotics
Algorithm for the Evaluation of CARP Pouchitis and Pouch Disorders - Recurrent Pouchitis on Pouchoscopy &
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of CARP ... = Chronic Antibiotic ... Pouch Complex Evacuation ... Pouch #Disorders #Algorithm
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
prolonged bed rest can ... volume decreases on average ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... plasma volume can ... during clinical evaluations
Approach to a young patient with hypertension
General Evaluation - History and Examination, Basic chemistries (K, eGFR),
hypertension General Evaluation ... ↓PRA: Cushing, CAH ... essential HTN If work-up ... early #secondary #workup ... #algorithm