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Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are thyroid emergencies associated with increased mortality. Prompt recognition of these
coma and thyroid storm ... recognition of these states—which ... Management of myxedema ... coma and thyroid storm ... , #hyperthyroidism
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... dermatitis • Stasis ... #causes
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
aggressive treatment of generalized ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... Management of Ventricular ... Tachycardia Electrical Storm ... of reversible causes ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - High Output State ... Attack • Generalized ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Diagnosis Algorithm ... GH Excess • Hyperthyroidism ... Neurofibromatosis 1 • Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #causes
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Partial vs. generalized ... - Postictal state ... #Algorithm # ... Diagnosis #Seizure #management
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature - ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dwarfism) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
Diagnostic and Management ... Algorithm CONSIDER ... - ENDOCRINE: Hypothyroidism ... LIFE THREATENING CAUSES ... #Bradycardia #Algorithm