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Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential ... Determine whether PTH-dependent ... Hypercalcemia #Workup #Differential ... #Diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Equipment Checklist for Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA) Drainage: 
 • 18g spinal needle with sheath guard, with
Peritonsillar Abscess ... (PTA) Drainage: ... Peritonsillar #Abscess ... #PTA #Drainage ... Supplies #Checklist #Management
Renal Tubular Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Serum K, Urine pH < 5.5 - Proximal RTA
Decreased
Tubular Acidosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... 5.5 - Proximal RTA ... Hypokalemic distal RTA ... @uncimchiefs #RTA
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Diagnosis and Management ... PTH Independent ... Hypocalcemia #Diagnosis #Management ... #endocrinology ... #differential #algorithm
Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA) on POCUS

Among the following, which is the most likely complication from this pathology?
Resolution:
Peritonsillar Abscess ... (PTA) on POCUS ... (PTA) with swirling ... complication of PTA ... #PTA #POCUS #clinical
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Hypercalcemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypercalcemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #endocrinology
Causes of Non-Gap Metabolic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Anion Gap (<14) (Loss of Bicarbonate) -
Metabolic Acidosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... High FE-HCO3 • RTA ... - Low TTKG • RTA ... High TTKG • RTA
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High PTH
LOW PTH - Hypoparathyroid
 - Congenital (Pediatric)
Hypocalcemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Hypocalcemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #PTH #endocrinology
Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA)  Type 1 

Totally scuppers the kidney's acidification mechanism. Will be
Tubular Acidosis (RTA ... ThePeanutKidney #RTA ... Distal #Diagnosis #Management ... Nephrology #Causes #Differential
Peritonsillar Abscess on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

A 19yo female presents with pain and fever. Based
Peritonsillar Abscess ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... which is the best management ... #PTA #Ultrasound ... #POCUS #Clinical