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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... : • Suspected Cushing ... ARUPConsult @ARUPLabs #Cushing ... endocrinology #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Cushing's Reflex - Pathophysiology
HYPERTENSION with a reflex BRADYCARDIA
 → ↑ ICP 
 → ↓ CBF
 →
Cushing's Reflex ... - Pathophysiology ... response → ↓ HR #Cushings ... #Reflex #Pathophysiology
Consider using the mnemonic “D.O.P.E.S. like D.O.T.T.S.” to assist you in first diagnosing the problem (D.O.P.E.S.)
Consider using the ... lecture on the Crashing ... Diagnosis #Management #Crashing ... DOTTS #Mnemonic #Checklist
Atrioventricular Septal Defect
aka AV canal defect aka endocardial cushion defect
 • Epidemiology and Associations
 • Embryology
aka endocardial cushion ... Physical Exam • Pathophysiology ... #endocardial #cushion
Carcinoid Syndrome - Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms: Flushing, diarrhea, palpitations, bronchospasm
Complications: Carcinoid heart, mesenteric fibrosis, pellagra,
Carcinoid Syndrome - Pathophysiology ... Symptoms Symptoms: Flushing ... Carcinoid #Syndrome #Pathophysiology
Rich Levitan teaches the VAPORS pneumonic: a quick run-through of the main issues to sort prior
sort prior to pushing ... VAPORS #Mnemonic #Checklist
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist ... native + PM beat fusing ... Modified #Diagnosis #Checklist
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
Tube Placement Checklist ... muscle and pleura using ... o Secure tube using ... #ChestTube #Checklist
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... regurgitation or fistula causing ... #Endocarditis #checklist
Hepatic Portal Venous System Drainage Anatomy
1) Most of the blood from abdominal organs goes into the
delivered to IVC using ... System #Anatomy #Pathophysiology