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Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Management of patients ... known or suspected malignant ... #Malignant #Pleural ... Effusions #MPE #Algorithm ... #Management #ATS
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Aldosterone: Malignant ... • HTN Absent: Loop ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #potassium
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Hyperthermia - Guidelines ... maintained fever CAUSES ... • Neuroleptic malignant ... #Differential #Causes ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI Losses - Gastric
 • Vomiting
 • NG suction
GI
Causes of Metabolic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Diuretics (loop ... Aldosterone • Malignant ... #Causes
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... - Follow local guidelines ... than 4 weeks Malignancy ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm
The management of hypoxia in a patient undergoing a procedure has a variety of etiologies, but
The management of ... recognize the cause ... general treatment guidline ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... Volume Overload → Loop ... Calcitonin Refractory Cases ... #management #endocrinology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... training, Seizures, Malignant ... hyperthermia, Neuroleptic malignant ... Loop diuretics for ... #Summary #causes
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Malignant Hyperthermia ... Crisis - Guidelines ... other, more common causes ... #Malignant ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia
 • Aggressive IV hydration
 • IV Bisphosphonate +/- Calcitonin
 • Renal
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... Volume overload: Loop ... hypercalcemia #treatment #management ... #algorithm #malignancy