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Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Presence of aura - Collateral ... of additional symptoms ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Seizure #management
Whipple Disease (Tropheryma whipplei) - Diagnosis and Management 

Caused by: Tropheryma whipplei

Symptoms and Signs:
1. Migratory poly/oligoarthralgia
Diagnosis and Management ... Tropheryma whipplei Symptoms ... and Signs: 1. ... Disease #diagnosis #algorithm ... #management #criteria
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
of respiratory symptoms ... bronchodilator test ... and sensitivity tests ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Rapid Titration of IV Naloxone for Opioid Overdose 
Signs of Opioid Overdose: 
 - Hypoventilation associated
Opioid Overdose Signs ... with concerning symptoms ... or signs - Malignant ... unconsciousness #Management ... #Algorithm #Opioid
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
pre-determined etiology Signs ... /Symptoms/Complications ... Thompson calf squeeze test ... #symptoms #pathophysiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... /signs should be ... of liver blood test ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management ... Algorithm for patients ... Angina Stress Test ... with a stable symptom ... #Algorithm #Cardiology
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
onto the hand Symptoms ... Management: - ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... Overlying wounds or signs ... #Referral #Orthopedics
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Workup • CNS symptoms ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... thin smear • Signs
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... of obstruction, symptom ... control persistent symptoms ... COPD assessment test ... #Management #Pulmonary