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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic Testing ... enzymes, Head CT ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table ... #comparison
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
in MICU, often used ... (arrhythmia in setting ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... criticalcare #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Clinic, Home, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurements - Strengths and Weaknesses
(via https://twitter.com/JACCJournals/status/1088104323354185730 )

Clinic Measurements:
• BP measured
should be seated, resting ... that has been used ... BP measured at work ... Home #Ambulatory #Management ... #PrimaryCare #Comparison
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
much radiation is used ... months Chest CT ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
to 6-8 hours to work ... combined, or when used ... #Medications #management ... #treatment #comparison ... #table
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
mortality 26% • CT ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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Preventing and Treating ... Prophylaxis: • If used ... with ARV (see Table ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #opportunistic
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
mortality 26% • CT ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Enema Selection / Comparison Table

A short guide for choosing which enema to order depending on the
Enema Selection / Comparison ... Table A short ... consider when treating ... Notes: Typical used ... #Constipation #Management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
Preventing and Treating ... please refer to Table ... recommendation when used ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #opportunistic