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Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Causes of Hemoptysis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malformation Normal ... CXR/CT • Hematemesis ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... CXR Abnormal: ... • Pulmonary Sequestration ... #Causes #Peds #
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation ... for Blood Gas Interpretation ... Values • pH: ... Delta: Delta Interpretation ... Classically” noted with pulmonary
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... History/Physical/Labs ... ischemic changes CXR ... • Heart size: Normal ... ECHO: • Normal
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... Can repeat labs ... of pregnancy, critical ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hemoglobin: • Males ... Polycythemia - Acquired Causes ... Hypoxia-driven: Cardiac/pulmonary ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal
Guide to Interpretation of Positive Blood Cultures

I arrange the potential Gram stain results that one can
Guide to Interpretation ... Remember that clinician ... shaped GPR, these clues ... BCx #Positive #Interpretation ... Contamination #Interpretation
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Diagnosis a nd Workup Algorithm ... Gynecomastia is common in clinical ... affecting ~50% of males ... Labs: TSH, Cr, LFTs ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm
Normal Hilar Anatomy on Chest X-Ray
The hilum is 95% vessels and while it is not important
Normal Hilar Anatomy ... branches and the pulmonary ... LMB - left main ... #Chest #XRay #CXR ... #clinical #radiology
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
Redistribution In a normal ... non-perfused vessels and causes ... In daily clinical ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Cephalization