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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Tests - Differential ... Algorithm for Transaminitis ... kwburak #LFTs #Elevated ... #Abnormal #Transaminitis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Differentials? ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Neuromuscular weakness ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... the muscles that elevate ... to ptosis and weakness ... Ptosis - Levator function ... effect of some abnormal
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
patient with a normal ... 100 mm Hg), and elevated ... preserved systolic function ... "just another case ... highest on my differential
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... - Core temp normal ... /mildly elevated ... Loss of muscle function ... heat #illness #differential
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Infections in HIV - Differential ... the phagocytic function ... sweats, chills, weakness ... Hyponatremia • Elevated ... AIDS #pulmonary #differential