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Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
Algorithm for Suspected ... SVC Syndrome ... : Facial/arm/neck ... Grading: 0: Asymptomatic ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
– symptoms and signs ... Carpal timel syndrome ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam # ... Endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... Then measure at 8 am ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... the Nikolsky sign ... staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome ... and toxic shock syndrome ... Erythematous #Rash #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Serotonin Syndrome
 - Serotonin syndrome is thought to be caused by
Algorithm for the ... Diagnosis of Serotonin ... of medication leading ... , and rigidity are ... #Syndrome #Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Symptoms: • Salt craving ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... sodium, potassium, AM ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
This tracing plus ... cannon a waves are ... enough to diagnose ... ’s called Frog sign ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
hand" ± Horner Syndrome ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketone bodies are ... of re-feeding syndrome ... insulin deficiency, leading ... #differential #diagnosis ... #management #endocrinology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... acute coronary syndrome ... #algorithm #management