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Algorithm for evaluation of a patient with a peripheral neuropathy. (ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS = electron
Algorithm for evaluation ... patient with a peripheral ... #Diagnosis #Peripheral ... #Neuropathy #Algorithm ... #NCS #EMG
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neurogenic - Peripheral ... Hypothyroidism • Hypokalemia ... • Hypercalcemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... Charcot-Marie-Tooth; EMG ... Neurology #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... #Algorithm #Evaluation
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia ... arrhythmia: - EKG ... pomagnesemia Evaluation ... clinical context & EKG ... mEq/hr in two peripheral
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... macule and papule (Table ... require emergent evaluation ... Maculopapular #Rash #Algorithm ... #Central #Peripheral
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... FOR TESTING: • Peripheral ... during medical evaluation ... signs or symptoms (eg ... Eosinophil #Disorders #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Approach (when evaluation ... with previously stable ... risk factors (eg ... disorders including hypokalemia ... Hyperthyroidism, Hypercalcemia
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... - Aortic - Peripheral
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation and Management ... of Hypokalemia ... Evaluation begins ... electrocardiography (ECG ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
the Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... , changes on ECG ... , severe hyperkalemia ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... , and Table 3 summarizes