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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
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
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
Intern Pocket Cards - Pre-Rounding Guide - Daily Checklist
Overnight Events:
 - Night float signout, nursing notes
Interdisciplinary
(min and max) values ... Weight trends Labs ... pending/send-out labs ... yourself - Note if interpretation ... (MAR): - IV fluids
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... upright or lat ... decubitus - air fluid
Septic Arthritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Exam: hot, swollen, pain with passive AND active ROM
Management Summary Clinical ... arthrocentesis w/ fluid ... evaluation • labs ... arthritis (therefore oral ... cervical, anal Cxs
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... is vital while lab ... needing a little fluid ... achieved negative fluid ... #differential #algorithm
On the left a patient with CHF. 
There is an increase in heart size compared to
and some pleural fluid ... that helpful, but comparison ... films can be of value ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Exacerbation
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
requiring aggressive fluid ... resuscitation Labs ... aeruginosa Clinical ... Yield of blood CX ... negative predictive value
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
any evidence of fluid ... neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... Determine if any labs