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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Ascites Albumin Gradient ... albumin in the fluid ... sinusoid with (ie Portal ... Scott Matherly @liverprof ... #Differential #Analysis
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... IV fluids for volume ... *dation. pralysis ... antagonist • Oral ... #treatment #toxicology
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Idiopathic ... tongue + facial paralysis ... Granulomatosis #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #treatment
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... blood gas (ABC) analysis ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient ... ) on room air Treatment ... #treatment #hepatology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... volume • Offer Fluid ... improving adequately Normal ... Volume • Consider Fluid ... #algorithm #treatment
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
non-physiologic fluid ... Extracellular Fluid ... possibly requiring dialysis ... #criticalcare #management ... #diagnosis #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
needing a little fluid ... transitioning to oral ... achieved negative fluid ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
34ºC) • Infuse Normal ... Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... Slow - Hot Line fluid ... Hypothermia #Protocol #management ... #treatment #algorithm