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Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Algorithm Step ... Gravity Step 3: ... Consider additional tests ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup
Active Straight Leg Raise Test (ASLR)

The ASLR tests assesses the ability to load the pelvis through
Active Straight ... while maintaining knee ... significant fatigue (>3 ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #ASLR #Active ... #physicalexam #msk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... serologic marker for evaluating ... deficiency affects 2%–3% ... Disease #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #workup
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

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

Interestingly,
oncotic pressures acting ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... and can cause a 3- ... dL between days 3-
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
unique approach and workup ... Neurologic injuries 3. ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... WORK UP: obtain ... Posterior #Injury #msk
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
the ankles and knees ... Approach: Clinical Evaluation ... Laboratory Tests ... Tuberculin skin test ... resolving within 3