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Left Sided Hemifacial Spasm on Physical Exam

Typically treated with botulinum toxin (Botox)

#Hemifacial #Spasm #PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Left Sided Hemifacial ... toxin (Botox) #Hemifacial
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 ... After that, check ... Differential #Diagnosis #Workup
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
teaching point: Check ... affects diagnostic workup ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup
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
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
FHH — check the ... Hypercalcemia #workup ... elevated #evaluation #workup
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Step 2: Check Uosm ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup
4T Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Interpretation of the 4T score:
0-3 points:  Low probability (<<1%)
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- No further workup ... Stop heparin & check ... Stop heparin & check
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
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Consciousness - Workup ... Refer to Blood Work ... Altered #ALOC #Workup ... #diagnosis #workup
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
elevated Step 2: Check ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup