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Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting, NGT
Primary Metabolic ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Volume ... #Metabolic #Alkalosis ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Primary Amenorrhea Differential Diagnosis Framework

Workup:
 • β-HCG, TSH and PRL
 • Breast Tanner Staging
 • FSH,
Primary Amenorrhea ... Differential Diagnosis ... β-HCG, TSH and PRL ... LH • Pelvic Ultrasound ... obgyn #gynecology #algorithm
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... ↑ Aldosterone: Primary ... Pressure: - Metabolic ... Hippurate - Metabolic ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Urinary Chloride
 • Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Urinary ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes ... #urinary #chloride
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Primary Metabolic ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Volume ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
How should the modified Sgarbossa Criteria be used in initial evaluation of patients with suspected AMI
used in initial evaluation ... have emergent primary ... PCI or fibrinolysis ... NOT Validated) #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #RebelEM
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
- Urinary Chloride ... Algorithm Cl- ... #Urinary #Chloride ... #urine #Algorithm ... #differential #diagnosis
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
systematic four step evaluation ... examination and ultrasound ... Vascular Resistance #Diagnosis ... Management #EM #IM #PCC ... Hypotension #Approach #Algorithm
Approach to Elevated Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Risk Factors for Hypercapnea? (Hx of COPD, OSA, sedative use, CNS/muscular disorders?)
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Gas) (-) Likely Metabolic ... Contraction Urine Cl ... Mineralocorticoid • Primary ... #alkalosis #algorithm ... #diagnosis
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... → Confirm with TRAb ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology