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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... in any patient ... Pulse deficit/differential ... Control pain: i.v. opiates ... #diagnosis #management
Quick Guide: Methadone Starts in the Hospital
Day 1: max daily dose 40 mg methadone
First dose
• Check
Use Treatment (SHOUT ... Algorithm #Treatment #Management ... #Addiction #Opiate ... #Start #Prescribing ... #Inpatient #opioid
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Intensity • Patient ... Carotid/Vertebral Dissection ... primary #secondary #management ... #neurology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... • Muscular or neurologic ... #Dysphagia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #gastroenterology
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Use Treatment (SHOUT ... Algorithm #Treatment #Management ... #Addiction #Opiate ... #Start #Prescribing ... #Inpatient