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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... Exacerbation of COPD ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... Lung US, Echo, LE ... #AECOPD #Algorithm
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
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Consciousness - Workup ... Hemorrhage • See ... Refer to Blood Work ... #diagnosis #workup ... #algorithm #Causes
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management Algorithm ... / Checklist ... bleeding and can see ... Nasal #NoseBleed #Algorithm ... #Checklist #ENT
Causes of Secondary IgA Nephropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI disorders: Celiac disease, Crohn's disease,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... spondylitis, RA, SLE ... Pulm disorders: COPD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... affects diagnostic workup ... management options (see ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Bronchiectasis: diagnosis and management 

Causes of localized -> diffuse bronchiectasis
Foreign body, Bronchial stenosis (tumor, .. ),
RA, Sjögren, SLE ... #Differential #workup ... #algorithm #pulmonary
Failure to Thrive - Evaluation Checklist
 • History: Baseline, ADLs/iADLs, Med Rec, ROS, Social support &
Thrive - Evaluation Checklist ... Syphilis • Consults: SLP ... PT, OT, Social work ... Thrive #Evaluation #Checklist
COPD Management Algorithm - GOLD 2019 guidelines 

Categorize into COPD GOLD A-D -> Initiate first-line therapy
COPD Management ... Algorithm - GOLD ... Categorize into COPD ... See one of my previous ... Management #Pulmonary #Algorithm
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... genotypes): SS, SC, SE ... Agglutination - Cold ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
obstruction • COPD ... nickmmark #acidbase #workup ... #algorithm #diagnosis