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Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... 3: If patient has ... determine the type ... #Algorithm #Sodium
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Algorithm Algorithm ... taking (guided by LRs ... Diamond-Forrester classification ... ChestPain #ACS #Evaluation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... disease; T2DM, type ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Normal kidney ... Classification: ... Type 1): • Rapid ... Type 2): • Gradual ... liver transplant evaluation
Albuminuria (Grades) and Risk for CKD
Normal to mildly increased albuminuria:
 - Albumin excretion rate: < 30
Risk for CKD Normal ... : 30-300 mg/24 hrs ... rate: >300 mg/ 24 hrs ... Macroalbuminuria is a type ... Albuminuria #Grades #classification
Atrioventricular Blocks (AV blocks) - ECG Diagnosis Summary
First Degree AV Block
 • The P wave is
The P wave is normal ... normal in duration ... Degree AV Block Type ... degree AV Block type ... electrocardiogram #classification
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC ... algorithm to determine ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
the traditional type ... COPD treatment algorithm ... Listed are the normal ... that each brand has
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... categorized as a central type ... or a peripheral type ... Normal range11.5 ... –14.5% has suspicion
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... considered in 12-24 hr ... A normal scan should ... Perfusion #Scan #Algorithm