3303 results
Fever vs Hyperthermia
Fever:
 • Regulated in the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center
 • "Set point" raised by prostaglandin
: Use antipyretics ... Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... ; Serotonin syndrome ... • Treatment: ... Antipyretics are of no use
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
plasma insulin (treatment ... ingestion, Excessive use ... loop diuretic use ... ), Gitelman's syndrome ... thiazide diuretic use
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome ... glucocorticoids, Prolonged use ... at bedside • Use ... guide targeted treatments ... IntensiveCare #Syndrome
ED Opioid Stewardship Algorithm

Opioid Naive vs Opioid Tolerant

1. Patient Specific, Pain Syndrome-Targeted Approach
2. Combinations of Non-Pharmacologic
Specific, Pain Syndrome-Targeted ... Medication Assisted Treatment ... Patients with Opioid Use
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Diagnosis: • Use ... for diagnosis Treatment ... Irritable #Bowel #Syndrome ... gastroenterology #treatment
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Rebound effect from treatment ... effect following use ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome
Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
diarrhoea, Short bowel syndrome ... inhibitor (PPI) use ... dental fixatives, Treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... Clinico-Radiological Syndrome ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... to 6 hours - Use
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
tool that can be used ... Acute Coronary Syndrome ... further workup and treatment ... to remember and use
Tongue Pathology 

Geographic tongue, fissured tongue, and hairy tongue are the most common tongue problems and
do not require treatment ... Burning mouth syndrome ... has responded to treatment ... tobacco and alcohol use