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ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
POCUS Stewardship ... Ratio Step 1: Clinical ... indication for POCUS ... with a focused clinical ... probability based on clinical
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism • Sub-clinical ... Illness • Sub-Clinical ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clinical features ... findings (see algorithm ... interact with stim test ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Diagnosis a nd Workup Algorithm ... Gynecomastia is common in clinical ... Labs: TSH, Cr, LFTs ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, normal ... of pregnancy, critical ... • Low TSH, high ... High or normal TSH ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
spectrum, based on clinical ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... Evaluation #Protocol #Algorithm
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
spectrum, based on clinical ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... Evaluation #Protocol #Algorithm
Free fluid + empty uterus + positive pregnancy test = better start looking for a mass!
If
positive pregnancy test ... Pregnancy #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #Transvaginal #Clinical
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Plasma E2 +Clinical ... Dexamethasone Suppression Test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm