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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
T4 → Possibly Central ... : Work-up similar ... high T4 +/- T3 → Central ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
, Medications, Central ... nickmmark #acidbase #workup ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... respiratory #bloodgas #interpretation
RA/CVP Waveform Interpretation

Central venous pressure (CVP) or right atrial pressure (RAP) waveform tracings can often times
RA/CVP Waveform Interpretation ... Central venous ... impede forward flow like ... closed TV causing reflection ... CVP #Waveform #Interpretation
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
steps. ❽ Insert central ... arterial access lines ... consider source control ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
GHRH release, central ... pseudo-acromegaly, obesity, hypothyroidism ... Diagnosis and Workup ... Management: • 1st line ... Transsphenoidal surgical resection
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
Consider rate control ... Also consider: central ... line/wire; hypovolaemia ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
iatrogenic causes, e.g. central ... line placement. ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Like many things ... you’ll do a good workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology