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Anosmia / Smell Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nasal Obstruction/ URTI:
 • Septal Deviation
 • Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia / Smell Dysfunction ... Mellitus • Adrenal Hypofunction ... • Adrenal Hyperfunction ... Anosmia #Smelling #Dysfunction ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Pediatric Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Present Since Infancy with No Respiratory Distress:
 • Laryngomalacia
Present
Causes of Pediatric ... • Vocal Cord Dysfunction ... • Vocal Cord Dysfunction ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Right ventricular dysfunction ... • Vasodilatory meds ... Left ventricular dysfunction ... • Vasodilatory meds ... differential #diagnosis #causes
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
/hypofunction. ... COMMON CAUSES + ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ... Shock #Diagnosis #Management
Pediatric UTI Algorithm (2-24 months of age)

Risk stratify with UTI Calc: 
 - Age months
Emergency Medicine Cases ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management ... UrinaryTractInfection #Peds
Infant UTI Algorithm (<8 weeks of age)

Emergency Medicine Cases @EMCases

#Infant #Pediatric #UTI #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management #UrinaryTractInfection
Emergency Medicine Cases ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management ... UrinaryTractInfection #Peds
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
64%) • Renal dysfunction ... • Respiratory dysfunction ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Guidelines for Crises ... permanent organ dysfunction ... maintained fever CAUSES ... #Differential #Causes ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
likely underlying cause ... with end organ dysfunction ... devices could have caused ... Discuss ongoing management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Diabetic Ketoacidosis 
Management Priorities
1. Fluids 
2. Insulin 
3. Potassium 
4. Acidosis 
5. Re-establish oral fluids,
Ketoacidosis Management ... an underlying cause ... Ketoacidosis #Diabetes #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds