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Hypocalcemia Workup - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Magnesium, High Magnesium - Functional Hypoparathyroidism
 • High
Hypocalcemia Workup ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... metastases, Hungry bone syndrome ... #Hypocalcemia #Workup ... #nephrology #calcium
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 • Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Binders, Vitamin D Deficiency ... Vitamin D: Vit D Deficiency ... #nephrology #phosphorus ... #workup
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... 1 antitrypsin deficiency ... pulse oximetry • Start ... #Exacerbation #treatment
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hematology for workup ... Acute hemolysis, deficiency ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clotting factor deficiency ... Work Up: • ... blood test • Serology ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... • Serotonin syndrome ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
= high-output state ... Workup for cause ... point thiamine deficiency ... causes thiamine deficiency ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Always start with ... 3 questions to work ... Treatment: Treatment ... demyelination syndrome ... #management #nephrology
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
The patient was started ... valacyclovir TID and started ... receive proper treatment ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table