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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Urine Free by LC-MS ... /MS) • Adrenocorticotropic ... endocrinology #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Medications associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome

First-generation and second-generation antipsychotics are dopamine receptor antagonists, which produce a
of dopaminergic hypofunction ... NMS can occur after
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency - Signs and Symptoms
 • Brain: Androgenization effects, Glucocorticoid effects,
Reproductive: Gonadal hypofunction ... hypermobility (CAH-X ... ), Hernias (CAH-X ... ), Myopathy (CAH-X ... NEJMra1909786 #CAH
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
opioids for pain management ... indication #Management ... Pathways #Table #MSK
Potassium Electrolyte Repletion
If patient also has hypomagnesemia, replete magnesium before repleting potassium
Oral:
 • Pills (ask pharmacy
Oral: • Pills (ask ... Intravenous (can ... • Peripheral (can ... ) • Central (can ... Electrolyte #Repletion #management
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
spinal cord injury (can ... ED arrival MSK ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
of arm, empty can ... diagnosis #sports #MSK
Unicondylar proximal phalangeal fractures can be classified into four basic groups: oblique volar (I), long sagittal
phalangeal fractures can ... fracture #Radiology #MSK
Management of Apnea in Procedural Sedation
 • Apnea Definition: The cessation of breathing for more than
Management of Apnea ... Diagnosis, Prevention, Management ... Valdez-Sinon, PhD, MS3 ... Shubham Patel, MS3 ... medshubham #Apnea #Management
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
• Pt can eat. ... • Extended use can ... Nonrebreather Mask ... Venturi Mask (venti-mask ... Equipment #Devices #Management