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Evaluating a Patient with Presumed Cushing Syndrome

#Cushings #Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm #Workup #Dexamethasone #Suppression #Test #diagnosis
Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm ... #Workup #Dexamethasone ... #Suppression #Test
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... Cervical Nerve Root Compression ... The test is positive ... #Spurlings #Test ... Radiculopathy #clinical
Atrial Fibrillation Management Algorithm and Checklist - CAEP Best Practices
A. Assessment and Risk Stratification
B. Rate or
Fibrillation Management Algorithm ... and Checklist - ... CAEP Best Practices ... AFib #Management #Algorithm ... #Checklist
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm ... OFTEN #Mnemonic #Checklist
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management Algorithm ... / Checklist ... clip or direct compression ... Nasal #NoseBleed #Algorithm ... #Checklist #ENT
Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... cervical spinal cord compression ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #test ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
Apley Compression ... Test on Knee Examination ... applies an axial compression ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #Apley #Compression ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... Abnormal Coagulation Tests ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... Hematology #Diagnosis #Workup
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management #Algorithm