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A systematic approach to the interpretation of computed tomography of the head 

"Blood Can Be Very
tomography of the head ... Very Bad" #HeadCT ... #Interpretation ... #Tutorial #Guide ... #Diagnosis #ComputedTomography
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural Effusion ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Congestive heart ... • Peritoneal dialysis ... 2LmUODZ #Pleural #Effusion
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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indicated Protect the Heart ... Insulin–Glucose IV Infusion ... Resonium • Consider Dialysis ... Hyperkalemia #management #algorithm ... #treatment
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
diuretic use in acute heart ... (B) Treatment algorithm ... or bolus infusion ... pressure; HF, heart ... Diuresis #CHF #Algorithm
Dyspnea - Considerations with Malignancy
Directly Malignancy Related:
 - Lymphangitic spread to lung
 - Malignant pleural effusion
Malignant pleural effusion ... Malignant pericardial effusion ... metastases Treatment ... disease of: - Heart ... NEJMcps1414168 #dyspnea #algorithm
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
either due to a diffusion-perfusion ... appear in left heart ... blood gas (ABC) analysis ... ) on room air Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Hyperthermia/Heat ... exhaustion, Heat ... injury, Heat stroke ... decreased renal perfusion ... Dialysis for severe
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart ... & Dry) is the treatment ... & Dry” is the treatment ... #differential #algorithm ... management #cardiology #treatment
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Check levels after infusion ... Restriction for all • Heart ... give specific treatment ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
The heart consumes ... workloads on the heart ... time for coronary perfusion ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... criticalcare #foamed #treatment