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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
High T4/T3) - Diagnostic ... Algorithm Radioactive ... if pregnant or breast ... workup choices AND management ... #Algorithm #Workup
Main Lung Ultrasound differences between COVID-19 involvement and other conditions that may yield respiratory symptoms
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defined spared areas ... more deaerated areas ... #COVID19 #POCUS ... Lung #Ultrasound #Comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... except if other areas ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Hemodialysis #Uremic ... #Uremia #Management
Accessory Breast Tissue on POCUS
Painful axillary swelling. Recent vaginal delivery. Concern for soft tissue infection. POCUS
Accessory Breast ... Diagnosis? ... Answer: Accessory Breast ... like pectoral breast ... #Accessory #Breast
Urine Microscopy Crystals
Uric Acid crystals:
 - Formation promoted by acidic urine
 - Seen in tumor lysis
Microscopy Crystals Uric ... Seen in UTIs by urease-producing ... acidic urine - Diagnostic ... Microscopy #Crystals #comparison
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management ... Algorithm STEMI: ... underlying dz (SLE, uremia ... Decreased/absent breath ... #Management #Algorithm
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
- differential diagnosis ... wool, over itchy areas ... scratch the itchy areas ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Uremia #Management
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... • Bronchial breath ... Bands > 15% • Uremia ... (blood urea nitrogen
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
deposit and can activate ... culture used to diagnose ... Intermittent Gout: • Great ... #CPPD #Gout #Comparison ... #rheumatology #Diagnosis
Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management of Resistant Hypertension in CKD
Pseudoresistant Hypertension - Reduce barriers to adherence:
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... and Management ... Increase physical activity ... Evaluate for and treat ... #Diagnosis #Management