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An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
call it, “Think High ... or Think Low.” ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #Low
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
call it, “Think High ... or Think Low.” ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #High
Canadian C-spine Rule and Mnemonic
HIGH RISK FEATURES:
 - Sixty Five, Fast Drive, Sense Deprive?  Image,
Rule and Mnemonic HIGH ... - Sixty Five, Fast ... LOW RISK FEATURES ... : - Slow Wreck, ... Clearance #Mnemonic #Algorithm
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Elevated PTH (High ... Hypercalcemia Low ... Lung, SCC, renal, Bladder ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Flags: bowel or bladder ... nocturnal pain, high ... energy trauma, past ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Excessive fist ... TTKG should be high ... causes #potassium #high ... #pathophysiology
Syphilis Serologic Testing - Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms
Treponemal Testing:
 • Confirmatory or Screening - Detection
Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms ... Definitive • High ... Definitive • Low ... Cost, Fast
Bladder Diverticulum on POCUS
Elderly male-high speed MVC with pelvic fracture.  FAST exam pelvic TRV window.
Bladder Diverticulum ... on POCUS Elderly ... male-high speed ... FAST exam pelvic ... Diverticulum #Foley #POCUS
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... B-Cell ~90% • Low ... age range • High ... Leukemias, very high ... Classification #pathophysiology
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
usually normal or low ... normal, can be low ... in <35% • AST/ ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Protocol #SARSCoV2