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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Evaluation and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential # ... neurology #CVA
Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 • Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... and Management ... SCVMCMed #Stroke #CVA ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #management #neurology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #causes #nephrology ... #potassium
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Toxic: EtOH, Meds ... Mitochondrial issues - VA ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #neurology
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... Normal acid-base status ... of sodium and potassium ... #nephrology #differential ... #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
b) CHF c) CVA ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Altered mental status ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... Reversible course Differential ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #management #neurology
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview A state ... • CV: hypotension ... Classification #diagnosis ... #management #Overview ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview A state ... • CV: hypotension ... Classification #diagnosis ... #management #Overview ... #criticalcare #differential
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
and Management ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Monitor potassium ... #Diagnosis #Management ... causes #treatment #nephrology