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Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... young or very old ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
of Hypoglycemia Evaluation ... , no extensive workup ... In severely ill ... EtOH - Infectious workup ... #Differential #Algorithm
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... #Diarrhea #Workup
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism → MRI ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... barium, CT, or MR ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... -Serial evaluation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
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UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... dyspnea 20-50% • URI ... (CRP, D-dimer, IL ... UCSF #COVID19 #Evaluation ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
IV's, Consider IL ... and Survey 4) Workup ... Shock - MI ... Management #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation ... - Infectious workup ... HFNC or BiPAP if mild-moderate ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
acidosis is very mild ... hormones that work ... #differential #algorithm ... management #treatment #criticalcare