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American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification
The ASA classification (Table) aims to predict perioperative mortality rates but
The ASA classification ... (Table) aims to ... Higher ASA class ... was associated ... #Classes #Classification
Colorectal Dysplasia in IBD - IBD Algorithm

When / How to Screen for Dysplasia in IBD
New AGA
Dysplasia in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... Dysplasia in IBD New AGA ... Classification ... Colorectal #Dysplasia #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
syncope from other causes ... Ask about precipitating ... Common causes of ... syncope and their associated ... #Differential #Algorithm
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malignancy, Autoimmune, OSA ... (syphilis, HIV-associated ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
BP stable, HR 115 ... recurrentis has been associated ... Pediculus humanus, AKA ... been associated ... The table below
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... complications associated ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
functional status - Able ... metabolic equivalent able ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
TABLE 2. ... syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications ... evacuation - Associated ... Subclassifications #Classes
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... CPK 5X ULN • AST ... Elevation 4:1 ratio (AST ... Heme associated ... per day until stable
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
VASCULITIS: ANCA Associated ... tract, and often causes ... Vasculitis • Drug Associated ... • Levamisole Associated ... #rheumatology #classification