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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... Prescribing and Dosing ... or 850 mg once ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... if glucose < 60 mg ... o Diazepam 5 mg ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #pharmacology #dosing
Positive Lachman test in ACL Injury

Here is an exam of a patient under anesthesia with an
Positive Lachman test ... looseness of the knee during ... knee to buckle during ... #Lachmans #test ... ACLTear #clinical #video
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... protocol: - 1 mg ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... furosemide 400–600 mg ... or 10–15 mg bumetanide ... administration, once a day dosing ... Diuresis #CHF #Algorithm
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... flexing the thumb (using ... Froments #Sign #Test ... Palsy #clinical #video
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
and the ice pack test ... include a Tensilon test ... MG patients need ... as 10-15% with MG ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal Drift) on Physical Exam

Testing showed pronator drift on the left side in this
eyes were closed during ... the 50-second test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
C-REACTIVE PROTEIN
Discovered by Tillett & Francis in 1930. First identified as a substance in the serum
transcription of CRP during ... /dL or mg/L. ... ). 0.3 to 1.0 mg ... particularly when using ... this test for cardiac
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
renal function test ... Lorazepam 0.1 mg ... /kg (max: 4 mg) ... /kg (max: 10 mg) ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm