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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Algorithm for the ... dissociation (fusion ... or capture beats ... Interpretation #ECG ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... delivery) • Uterine rupture ... Hemorrhage #PPH #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diffuse Acute Abdominal Pain (<72 hours) - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Look for surgical abdomen
Upper quadrant: R/O cardiac,
(<72 hours) - Differential ... Diagnostic Algorithm ... Perforation • Ruptured ... Metabolic disease (e.g ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
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Gestational Age - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... co-morbidities (e.g ... hemorrhage • Uterine rupture ... Genetic disorder (e.g
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High Phosphate
LOW PHOSPHATE
 - Low/NormaI PTH
Hypocalcemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... D Deficiency (e.g ... Hypoparathyroidism (e.g ... • (Citrate Infusion
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Tendon Rupture ... • Fascitis (e.g ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... load: 25-50 mg/kg ... • Prevents future ... • Infusion: ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sensate • Focus ... Sympathomimetic Drugs (e.g ... Interpersonal Issues (e.g ... psycho-social trauma '(e.g
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
electrolytes, blood culture ... (max: 1000 mg) infusion ... of 2 mcg/Kg/minute ... maximum of 24 mcg ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
Blood Culture-Negative ... - Standard culture ... special stains (e.g ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #differential ... #workup #infectiousdiseases