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Gram Positive Bacteria - Identification Algorithm
Cocci 
  - Catalase +
     -
Algorithm Cocci - Catalase ... Coagulase +/- - Catalase ... Rods (Bacilli) - Catalase ... + - Catalase -
Gram Stain - Bacteria Identification Algorithm
Gram Positive:
 • Rods: Oxidase+, Oxidase-, Fastidious, Anaerobic, Curved
 • Cocci:
Spores, Acid-fast, Catalase ... +, Catalase- • ... Cocci: Catalase ... +, Catalase-
Gram Positive Bacteria Overview Identification Algorithm #Diagnosis #Microbiology #GramPositive #Bacteria #Identification #Differential #Algorithm #Catalase #Coagulase #Optichin
Differential #Algorithm #Catalase
Gram Positive Cocci - Bacteria Identification Algorithm
Catalase(+)
 - Coag(+): Staphylococcus aureus
 - Coag(-)
Identification Algorithm Catalase ... saprophyticus Catalase
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
- Enzymes that catalyze ... History and Physical examination
Streptocccus Pneumoniae
Microbiology: Gram Positive, Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase Negative
Epidemiology - 10% adult carriers:
 • Most common cause of:
Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase ... microbiology #diagnosis #management
Management Algorithm for Confusion
- Substrate verification, glucose, oxygen checks
- Toxidrome present
- Focal findings on neurologic examination
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Management Algorithm ... on neurologic examination ... history and physical examination ... AlteredMentalStatus #Delirium #Management
Clinical Examination of the Respiratory System

#Respiratory #PhysicalExam #Pulmonary #Diagnosis #Signs #Assessment #Examination
Clinical Examination ... Signs #Assessment #Examination
ECG Changes in Hyperkalemia and Treatment
Membrane Stabilization
 - Calcium gluconate or chloride 
Redistribution
 - Insulin
bicarbonate Elimination ... Hyperkalemia #Treatment #Management
Shoulder Examination

Step 1 Inspection
Step 2 Palpation (ABCs)
Step 3 Range of Motion and Strength (SITS)
Step 4 Provocative
Shoulder Examination ... #Shoulder #Examination