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ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
OFTEN Mnemonic ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... #CriticalCare #OFTEN ... #Mnemonic #Checklist
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - If unclear (often ... the case) then ... Standard Stim test ... #Stimulation #Test
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... The most common causes ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... or diagnostic tests ... #typea #typeb #classification
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
have led to an algorithmic ... fantastically useful test ... witnessed many cases ... BigTrauma #BeforeCT #Checklist
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... Nausea/ vomiting ... positive tourniquet test ... and no apparent focus ... fever #severity #classification
Urine Microscopy - Urinary Sediment Examination Instructions
Preparation of the urine for microscopic examination:
 • Clean catch
conical bottom test ... up by cells or casts ... and condenser focus ... protein matrix of casts ... Instructions #steps #checklist
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Glomerulonephritis is often ... causes arthritis ... peripheral nerves are often ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #classification
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular Causes ... Infiltration: Often ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm