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Lab patterns seen in Inborn Errors of Metabolism

A table of lab values compiled from UpToDate and
Lab patterns seen ... Metabolism A table ... along with my own additions ... metabolicemergency-pathophysiology-differential-pediatrics-metabolism-algorithm-diagnosis ... IEM #Laboratory #Patterns
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
SHORT-TERM PATTERNS ... - Trimodal pattern ... ICP - A trimodal pattern ... compliance LONGER TERM PATTERNS ... three discreet patterns
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... - Management of ... effective for treating ... If patient is stable ... #Addiction #Prescribing
Hamartomatous Polyposis Syndromes - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS), Cowden Syndrome (CS), Cronkhite-Canada (CC),
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS ... Sex Cord Tumor → PJS ... Tract - Genetic testing ... polyps → Arborizing pattern ... Syndromes #diagnosis #management
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
hyper-coagulable pattern ... R-time low or normal ... Hypo-coagulable pattern ... anticoagulation #COVID19 #management ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... smooth cysts with normal ... LIP/FB, LCDD, SS ... Cyst pattern not ... DCLD #pulmonary #Algorithm
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
lesion has been stable ... with a benign pattern ... calcification, further testing ... Management of indeterminate ... #Management #Radiology