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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... Guidelines for evaluation ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Workup #Simple ... #Complex
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation ... syncope Tests: ECG ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table ... #comparison
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
of Hypoglycemia Evaluation ... , no extensive workup ... blood cultures - ECG ... antibodies #Diagnosis #EM ... #Differential #Algorithm
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... or workup for specific ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... signs or symptoms (eg
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... A) Initial Evaluation ... Physical exam (complete ... Cardioembolic: • ECG ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Narrow-Complex ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... Approach (when evaluation ... with previously stable ... #Hypertension #Workup
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... Discontinuation of causal ... • Immunologic Workup ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology
Clinical Characteristics of Simple vs Complex Cutaneous Leishmaniasis 
Simple CL
 - Caused by a Leishmania species
Simple CL - Caused ... CL: Caused by a ... substantial size (eg ... Leishmaniasis #diagnosis #comparison ... #table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table