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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
- Differential Diagnosis ... beta-2 adrenergic simulation ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Effect of PEEP on Lung Recruitment - Bag-Mask Ventilation - Cadaver Simulation
Simulation shows before and after
Ventilation - Cadaver Simulation ... Simulation shows ... Lungs #Cadaver #Simulation
3 Hour Time Lapse - Button Battery Ingestion Simulation - mp4 video version here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/14833

Swallowed button
Battery Ingestion Simulation ... Battery #Ingestion #Simulation
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Insufficiency Diagnosis ... eosinophilia Diagnostic ... with cosyntropin stimulation ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis ... #Cosyntropin #Stimulation
Adrenal Insufficiency Algorithm - Cosyntropin Stimulation Test
T-1m: Baseline cortisol drawn
T0: 250 µg cosyntropin given IV
T30m: Repeat
- Cosyntropin Stimulation ... #Cosyntropin #Stimulation
Water Deprivation Test - Differential Diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Concept of WDT: endogenous vasopressin secretion is
- Differential Diagnosis ... measured upon osmotic stimulation ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Production - Stimulation ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Sinus Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Autonomic System:
 • Excess Stimulation: Nicotine, Caffeine, Sympathomimetics, Anticholinergics
 • Withdrawal:
- Differential Diagnosis ... System: • Excess Stimulation ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal ... Test: Cosyntropin Stimulation ... lower, you have diagnosed ... Insufficiency #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #ACTH #Stimulation
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulation ... #differential #diagnosis