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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... AIH, Wilson's, HH ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal ... Transaminitis #Algorithm
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm ... for DKA/HHS ... Diagnostic criteria for DKA ... • Anion gap normal ... #Crisis #Algorithm
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Paraneoplastic (e.g ... ., RCC, HCC, uterine ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Atrioventricular Blocks (AV blocks) - ECG Diagnosis Summary
First Degree AV Block
 • The P wave is
(AV blocks) - ECG ... group-beating" on the ECG ... conducted or blocked PAC ... or PVC, acceleration ... #ecg #diagnosis
Paroxysmal AV Block aka Ventricular Standstill
 • Abrupt and persistent AV block ( multiple P waves
Paroxysmal AV Block aka ... presence of otherwise normal ... conducted or blocked PAC ... or PVC, acceleration ... diagnosis #cardiology #ecg
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
smear negative, PCR ... + 20-90%, normal ... ECG) → 70-80% ... others: AV blocks, PVC ... (T. cruzi DNA)
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
sedimentation rate + Normal ... • Malignancy (e.g ... Antiribosomal P, APLA, PAC ... and C4) • ds-DNA ... flares • CRP normal
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Lipase, CK • ECG ... 34ºC) • Infuse Normal ... Saline 1000 cc ... warmer • Slow - Hot ... management #treatment #algorithm