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Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
Diagnostic algorithm ... adapted from the ATS ... interstitial lung disease ... #IPF #UIP #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Idiopathic
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Algorithm Spurious ... disorders • Celiac disease ... Damage: • Post-op surgery ... effect following treatment ... #Hematology
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Labs: Ferritin, iron, transferrin, TIBC, TSAT, sTfR

 • Blood loss:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Labs ... athletic training, Pulmonary ... Structural: Celiac disease ... #hematology
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Adult-Onset Still's Disease ... Differential Diaqnoses ... hepatitis • Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #rheumatology
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... • Prior GEJ surgery ... Fundoplication, Bariatric surgery ... Bloating #Management #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm by A-a ... Hypoventilation: CNS ... neuromuscular disease ... #Algorithm #pulmonary
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypovolemic ... Stress, Nausea, Pulmonary ... Diseases, CNS Disease ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Peripheral ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Vasculitides, IBD, Celiac disease ... #Algorithm #hematology
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm • Blood ... menses), Epistaxis, Surgery ... athletic training, Pulmonary ... , Bypass surgery
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
during ocular surgery ... Edrophonium • Used for diagnosis ... for Alzheimer's disease ... moderate to severe disease ... in ophthalmic surgery