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Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm for the Evaluation of Hypotension. This process for the evaluation of hypotension
Undifferentiated shock ... - Algorithm for ... In the case above ... expertly-designed algorithm ... #POCUS #EKG #Algorithm
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... consumption • Low/Normal ... differential #potassium #nephrology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
emphasize this parameter ... undifferentiated shock ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... on improving perfusion ... Reduced tissue perfusion
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
and no apparent focus ... , pericardial effusion ... Shock or respiratory ... Shock evidenced ... bleeding: based on evaluation
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
• Caused by splanchnic ... • Normal kidney ... Exclude other AKI causes ... liver transplant evaluation ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
on two clinical parameters ... are excellent at evaluating ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Causes of Ischemic ... • Pericardial effusion ... • Shock ... #Stroke #CVA #Neurology ... #Causes
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... remember than the normal ... volume-based algorithm ... with poor renal perfusion ... table #sodium #nephrology
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
Approach to using the perfusion ... in Brain Death Evaluation ... death, so in this case ... A normal scan should ... #Scan #Algorithm