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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Is visual loss caused ... Definition: acute ... the optic nerve caused ... altitudinal defect • Fundoscopy ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Variceal Bleeding - Scoping ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... not initiate in acute ... Care - Endoscopy ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acute or chronic ... Compensation, Acute ... acetaminophen dosing ... Acetazolamide Causes ... sedation, narcotics, CVA
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infiltrative disease • Acute ... Inferior vena cava ... #Hepatology #causes
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
Diagnostic algorithm ... In one study, adding ... disposition, even if the cause ... physician; AVS, acute ... AVS #Posterior #CVA