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Evaluation of Suprapatellar Knee Effusion (normal knee) on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

POCUS for knee effusions:
Evaluation of Suprapatellar ... normal knee) on ... #Evaluation #Knee ... #MSK #POCUS #Clinical ... #Normal
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Hypercalcemia Evaluation ... 1) Clinical clues ... - Have you done ... • If all normal ... #workup
Tibiotalar Ankle Effusion Evaluation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

POCUS for ankle effusions: position the ankle
Tibiotalar Ankle Effusion ... Evaluation on Point ... ) POCUS for ankle ... #Normal #Ankle ... #POCUS #MSK #Clinical
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Algorithm Step ... may actually be normal ... considered likely, the cause ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... Causes of acute ... Laxative abuse Normal ... #workup #diagnosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... Pathophysiology: • Portal ... • Normal kidney ... Vasoconstrictor response does ... liver transplant evaluation
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
FOPE lesion) - MSK ... early physeal fusion ... • DOES NOT require ... The physis is normal ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... exogenous, EPO levels: normal ... you’ll do a good workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
You
goal-oriented (normal ... anxiety about work ... assessed but within normal ... , the symptoms caused ... psychiatry #diagnosis #evaluation
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
(Max of 3 doses) ... Check levels after infusion ... symptomatic after 3 doses ... improving adequately Normal ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm