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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... T4 +/- T3 → Subclinical ... T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Knee Effusions - Arthrocentesis Interpretation

Inflammatory arthritis:
 • Color: Yellow-> Green
 • Clarity: Opaque
 • Viscosity: Low
Arthrocentesis Interpretation ... • Viscosity: Low ... Lyme: Serological testing ... blood/synovial fluid ... #analysis
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Testing - OnePager ... Cardiac Output: Analysis ... OXIMETRY WAVEFORM ANALYSIS ... : Analysis of the ... comparison #challenges #management
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Prioritizing Tool • Low ... Biolectrical Impedance Analysis ... muscle mass and function ... • Prescribe low ... Cirrhosis #diet #management
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
regadenoson stress testinga ... [ ] IV fluids ... active bleeding, low ... home for safety/function ... Disposition #Checklist #management
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
non-physiologic fluid ... derangements in function ... possibly requiring dialysis ... patients we are all treating ... #criticalcare #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... any evidence of fluid ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Orthopedic • Low ... medical and surgical management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... needing a little fluid ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
ABNORMALITIES - Functional ... : Low BP, Sinus ... Enzymes - From fasting ... from significant fluid ... T3/T4 - Females
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... warmer • Slow ... - Hot Line fluid ... Hypothermia #Protocol #management ... #treatment #algorithm