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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... this indicates normal ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
) What to ask ... - BMP, cap, CBC ... - Urine Na/K/Cl ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... Differential Diagnosis ... stimulation to all ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Albumin > 4) Work-up ... first step in evaluation ... cancers, HCC, renal ... light chain • Normal ... #differential #diagnosis
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Brachial Index (ABI ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... WORK UP: obtain ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... Posterior #Injury #msk
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... pseudoanemia is a normal ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... #differential #diagnosis