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Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Algorithm Step ... young or very old ... determine the type ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... • Most common type ... water #Shock #Classification ... #Types #diagnosis ... warm #wet #dry #table
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... for the workup ... hormone (PTH) to divide ... sensitivity for correct classification ... #Differential #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Any implantable devices ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
Asthma, Asthma-COPD ... Overlap and COPD ... initially requires an evaluation ... identification of the type ... #Differences #Algorithm
Assessment of a Patient Presenting to the ED after a Medical Abortion:
 • History, including if/when
CBC and blood type ... Medical #Abortion #algorithm ... #workup #evaluation
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... non-congested profile (“Cold ... and congested (“Cold ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Classification: ... HRS-AKI (formerly Type ... HRS-Non-AKI (formerly Type ... • Urine sodium could ... liver transplant evaluation
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
poor perfusion could ... Confirm airway device ... replaced or its type ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Management #Workup
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
2022-lab-advisory-CLARIFICATION-CDC_Publishes_Non-variola_Orthopoxvirus_PCR_Testing_Procedure ... should use this algorithm ... smallpox-diagnostic-algorithm-poster ... The type of specimen ... See table below