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Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
#CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... CongenitalAdrenalHyperplasia #diagnosis #comparison ... #treatment #Peds ... #Endocrinology
Fever vs Hyperthermia
Fever:
 • Regulated in the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center
 • "Set point" raised by prostaglandin
; Heat stroke; Malignant ... hyperthermia; Neuroleptic malignant ... peripherally - Cooling ... blankets can cause ... #Hyperthermia #comparison
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... Dialysis with low Ca ... Calcitonin Refractory Cases ... #endocrinology
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
The following can ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... hold additional dosing ... #Treatment #Management ... Opiate #Start #Prescribing