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Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Diagnosis and Evaluation ... : 1) Identification ... acute vs. chronic) 2) ... confusion, seizures) 3) ... history #Diagnosis #EM
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
1. ... increasing Na ~5mEq 2. ... 10-12 mEq/day 3. ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... rate #management #nephrology
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Algorithm for the ... Wide-Complex Tachycardia 1. ... yes, then VT. 2. ... yes, then VT. 3. ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
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: ... one post op Cardiology
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Evaluation - ... on context Rx 1 ... hypertension Rx 2 ... hypoperfusion) Rx 3 ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... - Defined if 1) ... non-lacunar CVA 2) ... embolic source 3) ... workup #diagnosis #checklist
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
future risks, 3) ... . 2 patients out ... negative diagnostic evaluation ... #PatientInfo #Cardiology ... #EM #Syncope #LowRisk