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Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... many possible causes ... In most cases, it ... categorize by type ... Chronic #Diarrhea #Algorithm
The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
symptoms that are caused ... The most common type ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Types #Subtypes ... #Classification
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
- Differential Diagnosis ... and 2, but not type ... 4) - Salt wasting ... Potassium #Table #Classification ... #Causes
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle ... know if the pt is getting ... / TUBES: know gauges ... , types, and locations ... #PreRounding #Bundle
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
workup What type ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... #Differential #Subtypes ... #Classification
Von Willebrand Disease Classification
Type 1 (Accounts for ~3/4 of cases):
 • Defect: Quantitative defect (i.e. not
Willebrand Disease Classification ... defect (i.e. a total ... or near total absence ... VonWillebrand #Disease #Classification ... #Types #diagnosis
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... 60—80% of the total ... infections are common causes ... cryoglobulinemias (types ... #workup #diagnosis
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... - Screening, Diagnosis ... and Management Algorithm ... • Secondary Causes ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
ICU Liberation Bundle ... Total scores >2 ... it should not cause ... dissociative drug, it causes ... #CriticalCare #diagnosis
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... 60-80% of the total ... infections are common causes ... cryoglobulinemias (types ... disease #workup #diagnosis