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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... AC joint: 1. ... Resisted shoulder extension ... after cross-arm test
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... Step #1 - Consider ... & desmopressin test
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... syndrome - Overnight 1- ... #Hypertension #Differential ... Causes #Screening #Workup ... #table
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... Transplant #diagnosis #differential
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... Origin (FUO) Tier 1 ... • Additional tests ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Stable patients
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Hippocratic method 1. ... elbow fully as a test ... EXTERNAL ROTATION, EXTENSION ... Allis method 1. ... other end of the table
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
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Fever in the Returning ... supplementary tests ... other cultures and tests ... empiric #management #workup ... #diagnosis #differential