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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS in crashing ... #CriticalCare #Shock ... #Crashing #Diagnosis ... #Protocol
FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - ... The FALLS-protocol ... of the pleura, lungs ... classification #Diagnosis ... #Shock #Algorithm
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Viral ... • Fungal • Protozoa ... Bacteremia Septic Shock ... storm • Acute Adrenal
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Primary ... • Long-standing ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Bradycardia • Renal ... blocking agent • Shock ... • Sotalol • Propofol ... #differential #diagnosis
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
monocyte dysfunction/hypofunction ... of infection: Lungs ... pulses • The Renal ... mental status DIAGNOSIS ... #Diagnosis #Management
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
exocrinopathy multisystemic ... Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis ... eyes • Salivary hypofunction ... RTA, TYPE I RTA Diagnosis ... MALT Lymphoma • Lung