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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Adrenocorticotropic Hormone • MRI ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS in crashing ... ChestPain #POCUS #Algorithm ... CriticalCare #Shock #Crashing ... #Diagnosis #Protocol
FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - ... and pericardium using ... classification #Diagnosis ... #FALLS #Protocol ... #Shock #Algorithm
Acute Abdominal Pain - Location Based Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Rule out surgical abdomen: pt lying still, rigid/hard
Based Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Rule ... vibration (i.e. coughing ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Neurocardiogenic ... (micturition, coughing ... Contractility: • MI ... #Algorithm #causes
Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
can occur after using ... viewer quickly diagnose ... different hospitals' protocols ... #hyperthermia #diagnosis ... management #treatment #algorithm
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
dyspnea 20-50% • URI ... Evaluation #Guide #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Protocol
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
YEARS Algorithm ... in Pregnancy Using ... this protocol, ... PE was diagnosed ... #YEARS #Algorithm
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
Once the diagnosis ... performed (usually MRI ... to identify the location ... #Diagnosis #IM # ... #Algorithm