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Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm for the Evaluation of Hypotension. This process for the evaluation of hypotension
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm ... physical examination may ... expertly-designed algorithm ... checkpoints that may ... #POCUS #EKG #Algorithm
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
death too early may ... patient should focus ... Brain death evaluation ... #CriticalCare #BrainDeath ... #Dead #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
of Hypoglycemia Evaluation ... blood cultures - ECG ... antibodies #Diagnosis #EM ... #Differential #Algorithm
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
-Serial evaluation ... HFNC may be made ... patient's diagnosis (e.g ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... glucocorticoid treatment may ... signs or symptoms (eg ... Eosinophil #Disorders #Algorithm
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... impaired flow may ... CriticalCare #NuclearMed #BrainDeath ... Perfusion #Scan #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... stress testing may
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Pathophysiology: ... IV albumin (1 g/kg ... Norepinephrine may ... liver insult (e.g ... liver transplant evaluation
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
exam findings may ... are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... They may benefit ... #differential #algorithm
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
natural frequency (e.g ... color-coded, 100-man ... negative diagnostic evaluation ... PatientInfo #Cardiology #EM