15 results
Tinnitus - Subjective (heard only by patient) - 90% - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral On Audiogram -
- Subjective (heard ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes: Thyroid Dysfunction ... Fracture • Closed Head ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

 • Blood loss:
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... sTfR • Blood loss ... Hemodialysis • Iron loss ... Copper deficiency, Lead
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
 •
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... Associated with loss ... movement of the head ... without faintness or loss ... diagnosis #neurology #management
Approach to Antithrombotic Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease
Increased Ischemic Risk:
 • Prior MI
 • Diabetes
 •
kidney disease • Anemia ... lesions • Tissue loss ... Antithrombotic #management ... #antiplatelet #algorithm
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
medications, pancreatic dysfunction ... neuropathy, fatigue, wt loss ... • If anemia is ... swelling, tenderness, loss ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... of Head Injuries ... • Witnessed loss ... consciousness >5 min • Amnesia ... #Algorithm #Management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Unintentional weight loss ... • Vomiting • Anemia ... Vomiting • Weight loss ... cessation • Elevate head ... Disease #diagnosis #management
Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Environmental:
 • Immersion
 • Non-lmmersion
Body Heat Loss:
 • Drugs/ Toxins
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Non-lmmersion Body Heat ... Loss: • Drugs ... Lack of Body Heat ... Insufficiency • Uremia
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Diagnosis and Management ... breath, wasting, anemia ... hemorrhages • Loss ... of teeth Anemia ... deficiency can lead
Anosmia / Smell Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nasal Obstruction/ URTI:
 • Septal Deviation
 • Allergic Rhinitis
Dysfunction - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Smelling #Dysfunction ... #Loss #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm