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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... • Low TSH, high ... high T4 +/- T3 → ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Laboratory Evaluation ... normal or high; ... normal or high; ... normal; T3 low; ... #hyperthyroid #differential
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
call it, “Think High ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #High
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
call it, “Think High ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #Low
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function ... Measure ACTH: - High
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... urinary losses: • High ... consumption • Low/Normal ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #differential #
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... history) Ovarian - High ... estrogen: • Functional ... ) Pituitary - High
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... to diarrhea, a high ... Chloride #urine #Algorithm ... #nephrology #differential