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Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... infusion after load ... • Pediatric load ... evidence • Load ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine Output > 3L /day
Water Diuresis (Urine Osm <100 mOsm/kg)
 • Primary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Exogenous solute load ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Neonatal Jaundice

Causes of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia can be classified as due to (1) increased bilirubin
increased bilirubin load ... Neonatal #Jaundice #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm ... Increased potassium load ... Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis #algorithm
Identification flowchart for filariae
Sheathed
 - Red sheath, tail has 2 nuclei connected by a thread -
end of tail - Loa ... Loa Dr. ... Identification #filariae #algorithm
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm ... GTT) with 75 g load ... Acromegaly #Testing #Algorithm
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
BP unstable) - Load ... szs stop (max load ... 2) Propofol - Load ... szs stop (max load ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm
General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... Assist Device (LVAD ... Assist Device (LVAD ... 2: LVAD troubleshooting ... life #Diagnosis #LVAD
Initial assessment of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patient (Algorithm 1)

#Diagnosis #LVAD #Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm1
assist device (LVAD ... ) patient (Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #LVAD ... Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm1
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) troubleshooting (Algorithm 2).

#Diagnosis #LVAD #Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm2 #BMJ
assist device (LVAD ... troubleshooting (Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #LVAD ... Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm2