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Failure to Thrive - Evaluation Checklist
 • History: Baseline, ADLs/iADLs, Med Rec, ROS, Social support &
- Evaluation Checklist ... thyroid, LN), Functional ... PT, OT, Social work ... BrighamMedRes #FTT ... #Evaluation #Checklist
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism → Signs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... tests, synthetic failure ... clinical symptoms/signs
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... algorithm to determine ... OSA • Continue CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
Neonate WHY CPAP ... surfactant • Aids Functional ... resistance • Improves work ... suitable size and fit ... auscultate for signs
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart Failure ... Signs of congestion ... are excellent at evaluating ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... #differential #algorithm
Bulimia Nervosa: Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
Biological Risk Factors
 • Gender: F > M
 • Genetics: Some
appetite, promotes fat ... structure and function ... Appearance over-evaluation ... Self-criticism, fear of failure ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs