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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... country), thyroid function ... not required in all ... #Workup #hematology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypotension • AMS ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormal platelet function ... clotting factor function ... deficiency Work
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
disrupt cellular function ... - Causes progressive ... Escorial criteria uses ... - Further testing ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
EOM testing displayed ... fasciculus), which causes ... The most common causes ... There was also high ... and cognitive function
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
ECF and ICF both work ... derangements in function ... is concerning as ... K+ in the ECF causes ... treating are far
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... neuron disease (ALS ... weakness, muscle wasting ... fear of falling, functional ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology