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Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Prosthetic Heart ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary Causes ... HDL - Genetic Causes ... Pregnancy, Hormone Replacement ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Endocarditis Algorithm - Infective vs Noninfective Causes
Noninfective:
 • Malignancy
 • Autoimmune disease
 • Systemic infection
Native Valve
Endocarditis Algorithm ... vs Noninfective Causes ... Diphtheroids Prosthetic ... #Endocarditis #Algorithm ... #Noninfective #Causes
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... constitutional symptoms, parasthesis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Causes of Extravascular ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , HUS) • Prosthetic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management algorithm ... femoral A-line placement ... #PEA #arrest #algorithm ... activity #management #criticalcare
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... supraglottic airway placement ... Difficult #airway #algorithm ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #CriticalCare
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
Chest Tube Placement ... the tube as it passes ... Procedure #Management #CriticalCare ... #insertion #placement
Balloting the ETT cuff refers to exerting gentle bouncing pressure over the suprasternal notch while palpating
incorrect ETT placement ... Thus, in some cases ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Confirmation #Placement
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
skull traction in case ... non-union Hip Prosthesis ... : Used for replacement ... osteoporosis; prosthesis ... osteoporosis; prosthesis