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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 ... T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism (low ... TSH, High T4/T3 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... workup choices AND management
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... normal adrenal function ... primary AI - Low
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... PFTs: 1) Look at Flow-Volume ... #Test #PFT #Interpretation
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Prioritizing Tool • Low ... Biolectrical Impedance Analysis ... (Handgrip test) ... • Prescribe low ... Cirrhosis #diet #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Orthopedic • Low ... medical and surgical management
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
derangements in function ... , the ICF must now ... possibly requiring dialysis ... patients we are all treating ... #criticalcare #management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... • Give high flow ... Consider CBC, renal function ... test, serum electrolytes ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
ACOG - Outpatient Assessment and Management for Pregnant Women With
Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Low Risk
Assessment and Management ... Coronavirus (COVID-19) Low ... above and re-start algorithm ... examination and tests ... Pregnancy #Obstetrics #Algorithm
Type L:
 - Low elastance. The nearly normal compliance indicates that the amount of gas in
Type L: - Low ... hypoxemia may be best ... is due to the fraction ... Quantitative analysis ... Variations #Diagnosis #Management