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Anosmia / Smell Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nasal Obstruction/ URTI:
 • Septal Deviation
 • Allergic Rhinitis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus • Adrenal Hypofunction ... • Adrenal Hyperfunction ... #Dysfunction #Loss ... #Causes
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (urinary or GI loss ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #workup
Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Fever #Diagnosis #Management #EM #Peds #Fever #Workup #Evaluation #Discharge #Admission #Algorithm
Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Peds #Fever #Workup ... Evaluation #Discharge #Admission ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Unknown • 6-7 cases ... 100,000 hospital admissions ... malaise, weight loss ... other processes Workup ... strep, HIV • CTD workup
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pinpoint areas (less ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
noted the risk of loss ... day was due to admission ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... prolonged rest can cause ... Mechanisms: • Admission
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
i.e. transient loss ... disposition decision (admission ... a negative ED work-up ... PatientInfo #Cardiology #EM
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Hypercoagulable Workup ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... Unexplained pregnancy loss ... maternal chromosomal causes ... #Algorithm #diagnosis