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Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Firstly check if it is true (Whipple's triad).
After that, check labs
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm Firstly ... check if it is ... After that, check ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... anaerobic culture • Check ... Calculate SAAG and check ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... teaching point: Check ... affects diagnostic workup ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... Step 2: Check Uosm ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... elevated Step 2: Check ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... Check plasma osmolality ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... Check Urine Osmolality ... Differential #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management algorithm ... - POCUS pulse check ... #PEA #arrest #algorithm ... activity #management #criticalcare
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Check a level. ... you’ll do a good workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm