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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... if concern for nodular ... teaching point: Check ... workup choices AND management ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm
General algorithm for the management of inflammatory pancreatic fluid collections. 

ANC, acute necrotic collection; APFC, acute
General algorithm ... for the management ... collection; VARD, video-assisted ... collections #pseudocyst #algorithm ... #management #gastroenterology
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
Algorithm for Suspected ... edema, distended neck ... edema of head or neck ... SVC #Syndrome #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #management
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management ... algorithm for the ... - POCUS pulse check ... #PEA #arrest #algorithm ... electrical #activity #management
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... impact of basic management ... difficult airway management ... intubation • Video-assisted ... Difficult #airway #algorithm
Canadian C-spine Rule and Mnemonic
HIGH RISK FEATURES:
 - Sixty Five, Fast Drive, Sense Deprive?  Image,
Slow Wreck, Slow Neck ... #Management #Trauma ... Clearance #Mnemonic #Algorithm
Flail Chest- Check out the paradoxical chest wall movement 
Typical management: opiates for analgesia, intubation due
Flail Chest- Check ... movement Typical management ... Pattern #Trauma #Video
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... MTX or SSZ • Check ... modifications Algorithm ... #Fatigue #IBD #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #management
Algorithm for Acute ED Management of Excited Delirium 

Pearls for Appropriate Restraint:
- 1 person for each
Algorithm for Acute ... ED Management of ... pressure on face, neck ... Excited #Delirium #Algorithm ... #Management #Emergency
Lyme Disease - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lyme Disease Epidemiology:
- Spirochete
- Reservoir: small mammals & birds
- Transmitted
Diagnosis and Management ... Headache/stiff neck ... Pericarditis • Ocular ... Disease #Diagnosis #Management