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Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... and Differential ... 1) Determine whether ... PTH-dependent 2) ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Algorithm Test ... 1: Baseline AM Cortisol ... of major normal value ... 2: ACTH Stimulation ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Step #1 - Consider ... history Step #2 ... & desmopressin test
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Hypercalcemia Evaluation 1) ... 2) PTH - Frankly ... mg/day or FeCa <1 ... #differential # ... diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Algorithm Step 1: ... elevated Step 2: ... Gravity Step 3: Assess ... Consider additional tests ... #Workup #Evaluation
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Indication → Pre-test ... Likelihood Ratio Step 1: ... Step 2: Pre-test ... & Specificity Assess ... ultrasound #management #diagnosis
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... renal mechanism 2) ... thirst, Lack of access ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... Algorithm #Transplant #diagnosis ... #differential
Focused POCUS Lung and Cardiac Ultrasound Exams in COVID-19 Patients
1. Turn machine on / Enter patient
Focused POCUS Lung ... phased-array probe and abdominal ... exam 2. ... Assess gross LVSF ... #LungExam #diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
and Workup Summary ... Criteria - Recurrent abdominal ... the following: 1. ... cultures, but test ... Balloon Expulsion Test