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An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
to full shock spectrum ... High or Think Low ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #Low
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
to full shock spectrum ... High or Think Low ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #High
An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... the use of MRSA coverage ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... Indications #Pneumonia #Algorithm ... #CAP #Community
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
patient should focus ... Brain death evaluation ... #CriticalCare #BrainDeath ... #Dead #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism • Low ... TSH, Low normal ... Can repeat labs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... usually normal or low ... be low in <35% ... UCSF #COVID19 #Evaluation ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management Algorithm ... Checklist 1. blow ... still bleeding and can ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... Nasal #NoseBleed #Algorithm
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... diagnostic test, a flow ... presence of impaired flow ... CriticalCare #NuclearMed #BrainDeath ... Perfusion #Scan #Algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... How we define polycythemia ... levels: realllly low ... be a spectrum and ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
colorectal cancer in average ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... management and can ... testing, extended LOS