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The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
to establish a patent ... by initiating ‘CICO ... the traditional algorithm-based ... uses a simple graphic ... mandated by an algorithm
The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
As shown in the graphic ... IGRA #Spectrum #Table ... #Latent #Subclinical ... #Active #MycobacteriumTB
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Tremor #Diagnosis #IM #PrimaryCare #Neuro #Tremor #Action #Rest #Differential #Algorithm #Comparison
Algorithm and Differential ... Neuro #Tremor #Action ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Comparison #Table
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
Cannot Oxygenate (CICO ... to "this is a CICO ... - Paralyze the patient ... surgical personnel to arrive ... Re-oxygenate the patient
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... - Mechanism of Action ... Immediate-phase: minutes, Late-phase ... - Mechanism of Action ... types #allergy #table
Nodular pattern(2)
1. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic distribution, along fissures, adenopathy.
2. TB: Tree-in-bud appearance in a patient
appearance in a patient ... with active TB. ... Pattern #Comparison #Table
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Trial - Management Algorithm ... patients with Stable ... making clear to patient ... Catheterization with intent ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... in SIADH RAAS Inactive ... diuresis) RAAS Active ... differential #diagnosis #table
Buprenorphine-Naloxone and treatment of withdrawal symptoms

Prerequisites for starting Suboxone in the ED:

1. Patient has an opioid
Patient has an opioid ... Patient gives informed ... opioid >12hr (short acting ... ), >24hr (long acting ... Opioid #Withdrawal #Algorithm
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... Pearls: • IDA and active ... even if wnl B12 Patient ... have fatigue w/ active ... modifications Algorithm