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TiTrATE Approach to Vertigo
TiTrATE approach stands for Timing, Triggers and Targeted Examination.
4 vestibular syndromes that are
(eg BPPV, orthostatic ... (eg Menière's, ... - Traumatic/toxic ... (eg central cause ... ) #Titrate #algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Aplastic Anemia • Toxic ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP Syndrome ... #Causes #Hematology
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm for the Evaluation of Hypotension. This process for the evaluation of hypotension
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm ... In the case above ... Hypotension #Evaluation #POCUS ... #EKG #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... • Serotonin syndrome ... amphetamines) Toxic ... #Differential #Causes ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Streptococcal Toxic ... Shock Syndrome ... GAS in 30% of cases ... #Shock #Syndrome ... STSS #treatment #management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
atrial flutter, ectopic ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Torsades de Pointes - Management ... Algorithm Drugs ... Congenital long QT Syndrome ... 1b (lidocaine)- case ... #Algorithm
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
hypoperfusion - toxic-induced ... by excretion (e.g ... its metabolism (e.g ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... - Compartment syndrome
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
, ADEM, Acute toxic ... • EEG: With persistent ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause ... #diagnosis #management
Abdominal Distention - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Ascites
Bowel Dilatation
Other Causes
Mechanical Obstruction
 • Adhesions 60%
 • Volvulus 3%
 •
Differential Diagnostic Algorithm ... Dilatation Other Causes ... Intestinal Ogilvie's Syndrome ... Hemorrhage/Malignancy Toxic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm