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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
#Diagnosis #Management ... FebrileSeizure #Fever ... Seizure #Algorithm #Workup
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Carboxyhemoglobin level ... tox/infectious workup ... Substantially reduced level ... of infection (fever ... Delirium #Evaluation #Workup
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Candidemia Workup ... and Management ... Additional metastatic workup ... Consider: Spine, CNS, liver ... IDSA #Guidelines #Management
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
iodine scan – get if ... contraindicated if ... affects diagnostic workup ... choices AND management ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Liver Consult ... for admission (if ... different) PMHx: - Focus ... on prior Liver/ ... disease work up
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... Massive hemoptysis = life ... • Workup • General ... Management and ... #treatment #workup
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup ... and Management ... edema), Lung Exam, POCUS ... Hypoxemia #Hypoxia #Workup ... #diagnosis #Management
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... CBC, vitamin D level ... stain and culture if ... AECOPD #Algorithm #Management
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
should be TS and SF level ... Step 2: If TS is ... If TS is ≥45% and ... If SF is >1,000 ... algorithm #diagnosis #management
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... : INR/PT, aPTT(liver ... some patients if ... is unclear, or if ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup