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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
CT (NCCT) head ... Evaluate underlying cause ... suspicion) • +/- bubble ... Defined if 1) CT ... workup #diagnosis #checklist
Causes of Solid or Cystic Renal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Solid Renal Mass:
 • Benign <3
Causes of Solid ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... contrast • Suspicious ... contrast #Solid ... #Causes
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome (WPW) is one of several disorders of the electrical system of the heart that
WPW is caused by ... (known as the bundle ... ventricles to contract
PSLVC and ASD sinus venosus superior on Echocardiogram

Interesting case of patient with PLSVC demonstrated by bubble-test
Interesting case ... demonstrated by bubble-test ... clinical #cardiology #bubble ... #contrast #pocus
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
have led to an algorithmic ... over-utilizes CT ... witnessed many cases ... Trauma #BigTrauma #BeforeCT ... #Checklist #Resuscitation
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle ... Checklist VITALS ... / TUBES: know gauges ... #PreRounding #Bundle ... #Checklist #CriticalCare
Bone Lesion on X-Ray - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Exostotic
 • Osteochondroma
Asymptomatic &/or Non-Active Bone Scam
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cell Tumor ("Soap Bubble ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Suggested diagnostic approach to a patient with exudative ascites. Low ascitic fluid protein should direct practitioners
syndrome as a cause ... lymphatic obstruction before ... Note: CT = computed ... Although nonhepatic causes ... diagnosis #workup #algorithm
Causes of Cystic Renal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign - Anechoic on ultrasound, Well-demarcated on ultrasound/CT,
Causes of Cystic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... contrast - Simple ... contrast - Carcinoma ... #Causes
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
• 49 million cases ... COMMON CAUSES + ... all suspected cases ... MANAGEMENT (FIRST HOUR BUNDLE ... Obtain cultures before