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Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
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Thyroid Function ... Tests (TFTs) and ... #Tests #TFTs #Interpretation ... endocrinology #diagnosis #laboratory ... #patterns #differential
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... disease; LFT, liver function ... test. ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... abnormal liver blood tests ... of liver blood tests ... of liver blood test ... indicates all the tests
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
adults • Blood tests ... ) • Pulmonary function ... tests: obstructive ... Bronchoscopy Laboratory ... Sweat chloride test
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
deficiency, ... laboratory ... tests + imaging ... impaired executive functions ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
confirmed via genetic testing ... in most cases; interpretation ... dependent upon local laboratory ... hypokalemia #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Consider CBC, renal function ... test, serum electrolytes ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm