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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... of pregnancy, critical ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism • Sub-clinical ... Illness • Sub-Clinical ... Thyrotoxicosis • T3
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... platelet function ... deficiency - Abnormal ... clotting factor function ... deficiency Work
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Kidney Injury - AKI Workup ... Algorithm and Differential ... investigations abnormal ... investigations depending on clinical ... #Injury #AKI #Workup
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
FOPE lesion) - MSK ... This abnormal signal ... lower physical function ... Edema #lesion #clinical ... #mri #clinical
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... initial response to abnormal ... /or suspicious clinical ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... exogenous, EPO levels: normal ... you’ll do a good workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
You
) Note: The MSE ... goal-oriented (normal ... anxiety about work ... memory, executive function ... assessed but within normal
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Biologic Failure Functional ... deviations from normal ... axis Non Functional ... NonUnion #Malunion #MSK