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Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dysplasias • (e.g ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Disease • GI (e.g ... #endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hormone Intake • Chronic ... Failure • Stress (e.g ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High PTH
LOW PTH - Hypoparathyroid
 - Congenital (Pediatric)
Vit-D degradation (eg ... very low • Chronic ... hyperphosphatemia (eg ... Tumor lysis syndrome ... #PTH #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High Phosphate
LOW PHOSPHATE
 - Low/NormaI PTH
D Deficiency (e.g ... Phenytoin, Nephrotic Syndrome ... Hypoparathyroidism (e.g ... Hypoparathyroidism with Chronic ... #Phosphate #endocrinology
Mesenteric Ischemia - Differential Diagnostic Schema
Chronic: ASCVD, Venous, Vasculitides 5% (PAN, [E]GPA, IgA, MPA)
Acute
 - Venous
Diagnostic Schema Chronic ... inflammation (e.g ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... hypovolemia), Meds/Treatments ... #Diagnosis #algorithm
Abdominal Distention - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Ascites
Bowel Dilatation
Other Causes
Mechanical Obstruction
 • Adhesions 60%
 • Volvulus 3%
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Hypothyroidism Chronic ... Intestinal Ogilvie's Syndrome ... Medical Conditions (e.g ... Neuropathic • Enteric (e.g ... • Extrinsic (e.g
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Algorithm Risk ... (e.g. fibromyalgia ... , chronic fatigue ... inflammation, Abdominal ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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compartment syndrome ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Algorithm Drugs ... Congenital long QT Syndrome ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... load: 25-50 mg/kg ... #Algorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Management Algorithm
Step 1: Good communication, dietary and lifestyle advice
Abdominal Pain:
 • 1st
Algorithm Step ... lifestyle advice Abdominal ... Antispasmodic eg ... neuromodulator eg ... #Algorithm #Treatment