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Tailoring Vasopressors to a Patient's Physiology

Overall, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are all supported by evidence as
and vasopressin are ... possible that the best ... physiology #Management ... #Vasopressor #Selection ... #Algorithm #FirstLine
Diagnosis and Management of Hypernatremia

#Hypernatremia #Differential #Algorithm #Causes #Nephrology #Diagnosis

** GrepMed Recommended Text: Nephrology Secrets -
Diagnosis and Management ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Causes #Nephrology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Positive Lachman test in ACL Injury

Here is an exam of a patient under anesthesia with an
Positive Lachman test ... That causes the ... #Lachmans #test ... ACLTear #clinical #video ... cruciate #ligament #msk
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
shows how pre-test ... infection (~1.5% pre-test ... patient with a low pre-test ... HSV PCR would cause ... pre-test probability
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... grip weakness caused ... Palsy #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... Standard Stim test ... intravenous (IV) injection ... #Stimulation #Test
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
are TN. ... are TP. ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection ... but not on the causal
Antidepressant Medications Decision Aid
 - The choice of depression medications in primary care is difficult as
difficult as there are ... - The best evidence ... #Management #PatientInfo ... SideEffects #SNRIs #Selection
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
syncope from other causes ... Ask about precipitating ... Common causes of ... associated symptoms are ... #Differential #Algorithm
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... Second course in case ... ††See text. alt. ... #Management #Dermatology ... Acne #Treatment #Algorithm