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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ducts - CBD stone ... , Pancreatic CA, ... Transaminitis #Algorithm
Renal Abscess on POCUS
Left flank pain. On ABX Day 5 for pyelo. She has hx of
Renal Abscess on ... POCUS Left flank ... passing another stone ... cell CA. ... #POCUS #clinical
Urothelial Thickening on Renal POCUS
Teenager (female) with flank pain and fever.  POCUS to evaluate for
Thickening on Renal ... POCUS Teenager ... POCUS to evaluate ... thickening, focal abnormal ... infarction/abscess
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
NORMAL PLASMA OSMOLALITY ... Assess volume status ... HYPOVOLEMIC • extra-renal ... - fevers • renal ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm
VExUS - Venous Excess Ultrasound Score 

The Venous Excess UltraSound (VExUS) grading system prototypes combining inferior
inferior vena cava ... and interlobular renal ... considered mildly abnormal ... Intra-renal venous ... Congestion #Diagnosis #POCUS
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Onset (BA = CA) ... Puberty Onset (BA < CA ... Celiac, IBD) • Renal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
/abscess, continues ... 84, HR 80s +L CVA ... A/P w IV con: abnormal ... Sonopalpation - localization ... considered some kind of abscess
Complex Hydronephrosis on Renal POCUS

Look beyond the RUSH exam - normal echo/flat IVC/no abd FF/no AAA....
Hydronephrosis on Renal ... POCUS Look beyond ... the RUSH exam - normal ... Infected stone. ... #Renal #Ultrasound
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... may actually be normal ... Gravity Step 3: Assess ... Eric Strong https ... Workup #Evaluation #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... components: - CV ... b) CHF c) CVA ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... • <6mo since stroke