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An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... the use of MRSA coverage ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... Indications #Pneumonia #Algorithm ... Management #Deescalate #Deescalation
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Anemia #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Honc #Anemia #Differential #Workup #Algorithm #Microcytic #Macrocytic
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Anemia ... #EM #IM #Honc #Anemia ... Differential #Workup #Algorithm
Evaluation of Patients with Anemia

Microcytic, Normocytic, Macrocytic, Hemolytic (Intravascular and Extravascular)

#Diagnosis #Anemia #Workup #Macrocytic #Microcytic #Normocytic
Evaluation of Patients ... with Anemia Microcytic ... #Diagnosis #Anemia ... #Differential #Algorithm
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... volume (MCV): Average ... for degree of anemia ... Algorithm by Dr.
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... anemia. ... elevated, but anemia ... #Homocysteine #Algorithm
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
agent by microbial coverage ... syndrome, Hemolytic anemia ... agents by microbial coverage ... #Prescription #algorithm
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Bands > 15% • Uremia ... MRSA: Add MRSA coverage ... PCR to allow de-escalation ... Aeruginosa: Add coverage ... cultures to allow de-escalation
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
colorectal cancer in average ... appropriate for GIB/anemia ... evaluation
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Evaluation of suspected ... Albumin ≤3.0 g/dL, anemia ... purposes of this algorithm ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
Anemia of Hospitalization ... Interestingly, anemia ... volume decreases on average ... during clinical evaluations ... contribute to anemia