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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
differentiation between simple ... and complex febrile ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Algorithm #Workup #Simple ... #Complex
Parks Classification of Perianal Fistulas
 • Superificial (Simple) - Superficial fistula w/o crossing any sphincter or
Superificial (Simple ... if low, complex ... Supra-Sphincteric (complex ... Extra-Sphincteric (complex ... #IBD #Crohns #diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
= no fracture, complex ... and reduction; Complex ... ; Yes, if complex ... within 1 week; Complex ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Liver Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cystic:
 • Benign 
     - Simple: Simple
- Differential Diagnosis ... Benign - Simple ... : Simple cyst, Polycystic ... Caroli's - Complex ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Clinical Characteristics of Simple vs Complex Cutaneous Leishmaniasis 
Simple CL
 - Caused by a Leishmania species
Characteristics of Simple ... vs Complex Cutaneous ... diameter <1 cm) Complex ... #Complex #Cutaneous ... Leishmaniasis #diagnosis
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Epilepsy: • Focal: Simple ... , Complex • Generalized ... #Differential #Diagnosis
AIDS-defining illnesses
 - Candidiasis of the esophagus, bronchi, trachea, or lungs [(but NOT the mouth (thrush)]
related - Herpes simplex ... Mycobacterium avium complex ... InfectiousDiseases #Diagnosis
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
physician narrow the diagnosis ... the differential diagnosis ... may be far simpler ... petechiae require complete ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Common Cognitive Biases 

Confirmation bias - 
To look for or to interpret evidence to support 
prior
Answering a complex ... a related but simpler ... #Diagnosis #Metacognition
Approach to ECGs - VT vs. SVT - Wide Tachycardias
DDx = VT vs. SVT with BBB
All
VT: - No RS complexes ... Capture beats- a QRS complex ... produce a hybrid complex ... onset of the QRS complex ... ekg #cardiology #diagnosis