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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... Step #1 - Consider ... the history Step ... #2 - Assess the ... Uosm & Uglucose Step
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Evaluation Algorithm Step ... normal or elevated Step ... Specific Gravity Step ... 3: Assess volume ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... Step 1 . ... Step 2. ... Assess volume status ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup
Liver Abscess on POCUS
24yo healthy F to ED w/rigors &DCed. 2/2 blood cx + for fusobacterium,
Liver Abscess on ... POCUS 24yo healthy ... Next step? ... this 2x2cm liver abscess ... #Hepatic #POCUS
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
Dissection on POCUS ... rwp with 1-2mm ste ... Next step? ... Labeled Schematic ... Dissection #Aorta #POCUS
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Likelihood Ratio Step ... Step 2: Pre-test ... Step 3: Spectrum ... Step 4: Sensitivity ... & Specificity Assess
Tonsillitis WITHOUT abscess on POCUS

A patient presents with pain in this area. What is your next
Tonsillitis WITHOUT abscess ... on POCUS A patient ... What is your next step ... peritonsillar abscess ... Labeled Schematic
Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasound

A 31yo female s/p tubal ligation presents with right lower
hour prior at work ... the best next step ... Labeled Schematic ... Pelvic #Ultrasound #POCUS
Gallbladder Perforation with pericholecystic abscess on POCUS

Patient with RUQ pain/fever.  Answer in thread. holecystitis/impacted stone
pericholecystic abscess ... on POCUS Patient ... pericholecystic abscess ... Labeled Schematic ... Cholelithiasis #POCUS
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
HISTORY/PHYSICAL Assess ... post-void residual to assess ... not. go on to step ... INTRINSIC CAUSES Assess ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup