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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 ... #Vasopressor #Selection ... #Algorithm #FirstLine
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
evaluated for glomerular ... monitoring low-level glomerular ... and specific for detection ... C3, C4 - Test for ... disorders #glomerular
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
evaluated for glomerular ... monitoring low-level glomerular ... . 5) C3, C4 - Test ... and specific for detection ... #glomerular #disease
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
peripheral blood; The rest ... WBC > 11,000 per ... sepsis, organ rejection ... part automated differential ... sepsis, organ rejection
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Antigen-antibody complexes are ... dermatitis, Tuberculin test ... , Graft rejection ... allergy #table #classification
A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
A lazy man's classification ... Both are offered ... essentially the same tests ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm ... #Differential #
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... Receptor (sTfR) to differentiate ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... modifications Algorithm
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Vasculitides - Differential ... Vasculitis - Skin, glomeruli ... : - Kidneys: glomerular ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #classification
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... hemorrhage, which are ... Fecal occult blood test ... #dermatology #physicalexam