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AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Algorithm Evaluate ... measures, fall prevention ... benefits and risks of medications ... Postmenopausal #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management
Fever vs Hyperthermia
Fever:
 • Regulated in the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center
 • "Set point" raised by prostaglandin
; Serotonin syndrome ... loss - Cool fluids ... vasoconstriction, preventing ... #Hyperthermia #comparison ... #diagnosis #management
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... Syndrome Identify ... serotoninergic medications ... IV fluids for volume ... #Management #treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Toxoplasma gondii Encephalitis in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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IDSA Recommendations ... for Preventing ... #Encephalitis #IDSA ... #Prevention #Treatment ... infections #HIVAIDS #management
ED Opioid Stewardship Algorithm

Opioid Naive vs Opioid Tolerant

1. Patient Specific, Pain Syndrome-Targeted Approach
2. Combinations of Non-Pharmacologic
Opioid Stewardship Algorithm ... Specific, Pain Syndrome-Targeted ... Medication Assisted ... Treatment (MAT) ... #Management #Pain
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... Preventative Medications ... #Migraine #management ... #algorithm #treatment ... #prevention #prophylaxis
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... Dehydration Shock Treatment ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Management Principles
Prerenal - Correct hemodynamic derangements:
 • If low preload →
Injury (AKI) - Management ... preload → IV Fluids ... • Hepatorenal syndrome ... → No specific treatment ... #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome ... irrigation • Management ... nocturnal enuresis • Prevention ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Pharmacology #Medications
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
IDSA Recommendations ... ., concomitant medications ... Cytomegalovirus #CMV #IDSA ... #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic