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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... Cushing syndrome (central ... Urine Free by LC-MS ... Hormone • MRI ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
T4 → Possibly Central ... of pregnancy, critical ... high T4 +/- T3 → Central ... Hyperthyroidism → MRI ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... likelihood and clinical ... • Difficult mask ... after induction of general ... Difficult #airway #algorithm
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
workup 1) Clinical ... MRI, iADL scale, ... - 25% genetic component ... Loss of bladder control
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
disease of the central ... /SYMPTOMS: • CENTRAL ... resonance imaging [MRI ... stimulation Clinical ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... fatigue despite clinical ... modifications Algorithm ... #Fatigue #IBD #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #management
Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia (GIM)
 • GIM is a precancerous, histopathologic change characterized by replacement of normal
gastric oxyntic or antral ... pylori) gastritis Clinical ... decision algorithm ... for GIM management ... GIM #diagnosis #management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... fracture • ED Management ... : Pain control, ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Idiopathic ... (Triamcinolone dental ... Moderate-Severe OFG, MRS ... Granulomatosis #Diagnosis #Management
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

** EDIT - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM HERE:
https://www.grepmed.com/images/4060/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit

-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit ... into meaningful clinical ... fails to achieve clinical ... gain behavioral control ... #Management #Alcohol
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