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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
specific, so if positive ... affects diagnostic workup ... choices AND management ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Diagnosis and Management ... • Immunologic Workup ... - Anti-ENA - Positive ... - Anti-dsDNA - Positive ... Anti-histone - Positive
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... Anti-histone - Positive ... • Immunologic Workup ... Usual therapeutic management ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
if serology is positive ... change medical management ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Setup - Ultrasound ... and Survey 4) Workup ... Shock #Diagnosis #Management ... criticalcare #treatment #workup
Six-step approach to ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement

I. Identify anatomy of insertion site and localization of
Six-step approach to ultrasound-guided ... Use compression ultrasound ... Confirm wire position ... #CentralLine #Ultrasound ... Catheter #Venous #Management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... & Inspiratory Positive ... BPAP - Bi-Level Positive ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare #management
Pediatric Skull Fracture with Associated Hematoma on POCUS

Working with the challenges of risk stratification, management of
stratification, management ... Making PECARN work ... Pediatrics #Clinical #Ultrasound
APRV - Overview 

Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) uses prolonged periods of high continuous positive airway
high continuous positive ... volutrauma, increased work ... #Ventilation #Management
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Fecal leukocyte positive ... Acute #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup