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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
- Differential Diagnosis ... 15X ULN - Drugs ... Hep, Drugs, Infection ... Transaminitis #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #hepatology #LiverFunctionTests
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
- Differential Diagnosis ... Cholestasis - Drugs ... Hepatic source: - Drugs ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Viral • Drugs ... Bile Ducts • PSC ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis
Hepatocellular - Liver Parenchyma
 • Infectious: Hepatitis C, A,
- Differential Diagnosis ... , Recreational Drugs ... , 1° PSC, Cystic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Acute #algorithm #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Diagnosis: • ... Differential Diagnosis ... , Sarcoidosis, Drug-induced ... #cholangitis #diagnosis ... #workup #hepatology
Arterial Lines & Waveforms
Arterial lines permit continuous invasive blood pressure measurement, frequent arterial blood sampling, and
release on the flush device ... PRESSURE VARIATION (PPV ... represents an interaction ... volume (increased PPV ... arterial #artlines #diagnosis
Drug-Induced Seizures - OTIS-CAMPBELL

O - Organophosphate, oral hypoglycemics, opioid
T - TCA, theophylline
I - Isoniazid, Insulin
S -
Drug-Induced Seizures ... /insecticides, PCP ... Kat_Watson #Drug ... #Differential #Pharmacology ... #Diagnosis #OTISCAMPBELL
Clinical diagnosis of Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH)
 • Onset of jaundice within prior 8 weeks
 • Ongoing
Clinical diagnosis ... disease (suspect drug ... (e.g., patient denies ... #diagnosis #Alcoholic ... Hepatitis #AH #hepatology
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
position of airway device ... Confirm airway device ... alfentanil can be diagnostic ... interaction, renal ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Clinical Diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis
 - Onset of jaundice within prior 8 weeks
 - Ongoing consumption
Clinical Diagnosis ... ) - Possible drug-induced ... disease (suspect drug ... (e.g., patient denies ... #Hepatology #AIH