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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Radioactive iodine ... affects diagnostic workup ... choices AND management ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Radioactive Iodine ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
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 ... anti-motility agents ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... #Management #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... → Radioactive Iodine ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
admission for further workup ... The scoring system ... importantly, the scoring ... heart-score-major-cardiac-events ... #Diagnosis #Management
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... DPP4 inhibitors work ... Inhibitors #Renal #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #Management ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... • Discuss with endocrinology ... about adding Tolvaptan ... #Hyponatremia #Management ... #algorithm #treatment
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
intravenous hypnotic agent ... neuromuscular blocking agent ... • Cooling jackets ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
for any further events ... • Start cooling ... ❾ Plan further management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
GI Bleeding - Scoping ... a/w adverse CP events ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm