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Hypoglycemia - Evaluation Algorithm
Interpreting Hypoglycemia Labs - the patient must be hypoglycemic at the time of
Hypoglycemia Labs ... at the time of testing ... Malignancy (islet cell ... #Algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... during medical evaluation ... or workup for specific ... /µL Workup • Screen ... #Differential #diagnosis
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Algorithm • Sickle ... cells - Consider ... mechanical cardiac valve ... #Algorithm #workup ... #hematology #testing
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Can repeat labs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
Left Shift: • Cell ... precursors" • Stab cell ... appreciate the value ... especially in the setting ... count on initial evaluation
Septic Arthritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Exam: hot, swollen, pain with passive AND active ROM
viral arthritis Workup ... culture, Gram stain, cell ... count, and crystal evaluation ... • labs and imaging ... arthritis (therefore oral
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Algorithm Polycythemia ... that a one-off value ... exogenous, EPO levels: normal ... you’ll do a good workup ... #Algorithm #workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Determine if any labs ... stratification #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... are excellent at evaluating ... is vital while lab ... transitioning to oral ... #algorithm #management