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Thrombocytopenia - Workup Algorithm
A common consult I receive.

Dr. Joseph Shatzel @Clotmaster

#Thrombocytopenia #Workup #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Differential #Hematology
Algorithm A common consult ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Differential
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
EGD and Biopsy Differential ... GI and Surgery consults
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Liver Disease Consult ... UGIB #GIBleed #Differential
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
analgesics/sedation - Consult ... Assess for tiring & consult ... connections - Consult ... MechanicalVentilation #Nursing #Differential
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
ALP) Elevation - Differential ... -> US/Surgical consult ... ALP #Elevation #Differential
A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
last moment, and consists ... Hyponatremia #Algorithm #Differential
Causes of Pseudocellulitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Cellulitis Mimics

Cellulitis: Deep skin and subcutaneous fat infection

Pseudo
Pseudocellulitis - Differential ... • Early consult ... Pseudocellulitis #Differential
VON-CHOP Mnemonic for Orthopedic Emergencies
V - Vascular compromise (eg ischemic leg)
O - Open fracture
N - Neurological
Emergencies #diagnosis #consult ... #differential
Conceptual framework for consultation.

Within each cognitive ‘phenotype’ of consult I have provided examples of the associated
‘phenotype’ of consult ... the associated consult ... VarunPhadke2 #Consults
Tips for Interns when Calling Referrals / Consults 

- Dr. Charlotte Durand
@char_durand

#Referrals #Consults #Calling #Tips #Guide
Calling Referrals / Consults ... #Referrals #Consults