7 results
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
T4 → Possibly Central ... • Low TSH, high ... T4 +/- T3 → Central ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway ... Algorithm 1. ... choices: • Awake ... after induction of general ... #airway #algorithm
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
High Central Neuraxial ... bradycardia – difficulty ... they may be fully aware ... #Central #Neuraxial ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ovarian Etiology - High ... Cervical stenosis Central ... delay of puberty Central ... Hyperprolactinemia • Hypothyroidism
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... structured approach to interpretation ... reticular nodular high ... lower zone or a central ... #Algorithm #ILD
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
fractures of feet, thigh ... Wilson's disease • hypothyroidism ... fractures • Dental ... Waddling gait - Difficulty
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
describes his centrally ... you’re having difficulty ... defaulting to a normal interpretation ... fractures may have difficulty ... wall following high