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Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... PTH-dependent 2) Assess ... other hormonal causes ... causes by Lauren ... Hypercalcemia #Workup
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
HISTORY/PHYSICAL Assess ... are caused by prerenal ... CONSIDER INTRINSIC CAUSES ... Assess UA w/ microscopy ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup
Point-of-care Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Abscess in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. POCUS is more accurate
POCUS is more accurate ... cellulitis in cases ... where abscess is ... POCUS has a negative ... #POCUS #Accuracy
Tooth Abscess: Infection of the root of the left upper molar has caused obvious left sided
Tooth Abscess: Infection ... upper molar has caused ... Clinical #Photo #Tooth ... #Abscess #UCSDH
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Gravity Step 3: Assess ... considered likely, the cause ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup
Ruptured Chordae Tendineae on POCUS Echocardiogram
 
Many underlying causes, not limited to: MVP, subacute endocarditis, connective
Chordae Tendineae on POCUS ... Many underlying causes ... Assess for MR when ... Chordae #Tendineae #POCUS
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
in Anaesthesia Caused ... or iatrogenic causes ... pericardiocentesis, re-assess ... of underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... • ABCs • IV access ... Evaluate underlying cause ... Ruled out other causes ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Dental Periapical Abscess on POCUS

A 28yo male presents with left facial swelling. The probe is placed
Dental Periapical Abscess ... on POCUS A 28yo ... area around the tooth ... Dental #Periapical #Abscess ... #POCUS #Jaw #clinical
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Interscalene Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Plexus Nerve Block Uses ... drainage of deltoid abscess ... ultrasound #anesthesia #pocus