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Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chronic Renal Failure ... Renal Cancer or Failure ... Endocrinology #Causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... findings based on cause ... uw_IMresidency #Shock #Differential ... Diagnosis #table #comparison ... #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Insufficiency, Liver Failure ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
Causes of Polyuria ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Increased urea ... from Acute Renal Failure
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
wet (dependent areas ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
wet (dependent areas ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
electrolyte abnormality caused ... body water in comparison ... osmolality helps to differentiate ... Rise in blood urea ... in renal failure
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... all • Heart Failure ... FE Urate post correction ... SIADH — look for cause ... #algorithm #treatment
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
circuit and can cause ... EMBOLISM - can cause ... • PUMP FAILURE ... problems #diagnosis #differential ... #management #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart Failure ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare