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An Approach to Jaundice Workup Algorithm by CBC and LFT Pattern

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Jaundice #Workup
An Approach to Jaundice ... Workup Algorithm ... by CBC and LFT ... #Patterns #LFTs ... #Diagnosis #Hepatology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
Important findings: jaundice ... - Vitals - LFTs ... liver disease work ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Acute Pancreatitis ... 90%) • Other: Jaundice ... Imaging findings Workup ... Lipase, Ca2+, LFTs ... #Pancreatitis #Acute
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... headache, malaise) → Acute ... (DIC, ascites, jaundice ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology ... obgyn #diagnosis #management
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Diagnosis and Management ... GrepMed Handbook Acute ... Diagnosis and Workup ... No additional workup ... #Treatment #Neurology
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
Assess Eligibility for Treatment:
 - Maddrey Discriminant Function ≥ (or possibly MELD
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management ... other causes of jaundice ... Treatment: - Acute ... HCV, DILI, HCC, acute ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Artificial Liver Support Systems
Bridge between transplantation to allow a patient's liver to recover
When used: Acute liver
recover When used: Acute ... liver failure, Acute-on-chronic ... Hemodiafiltration - Works ... Support #Systems #hepatology ... #management