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Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... Assess volume status ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation ... - Cost - Cost per ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... B12 are a useful part ... of the initial work-up ... #Workup #AAFP
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... are excellent at evaluating ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #foamed #heartfailure
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Assess functional status ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation ... disease) - Forced ... - Infectious workup ... ) - Forced vital ... procainamide, statins
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
a negative ED work-up ... decision aid, named ... 30-day risk is stated ... decision aid, named ... negative diagnostic evaluation
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
mimic the “Starved state ... hormones that work ... essentially a state ... #differential #algorithm ... #criticalcare #foamed
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

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

Interestingly,
In WW2, when forced ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... from accessing port