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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Treatment Algorithm ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... Diagnostics and Testing ... Treatment Algorithm ... #Treatment #gastroenterology
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
#CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... diagnosis #comparison #treatment ... Endocrinology #Adrenal #pathophysiology
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperprolactinemia Organic Cause ... • Weight Loss, Eating ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
out of cells may cause ... Treating DKA: 1) ... tachycardia, Incr resting ... Abdominal pain, nausea ... DiabeticKetoacidosis #DKA #pathophysiology
Hypereosinophilia Different Diagnosis and Workup
Secondary causes are broad so start with a med review, the most
Workup Secondary causes ... the most common cause ... the US inpatient setting ... Diagnosis #Workup #algorithm
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... with serologic testing ... glucocorticoid treatment
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... well as allergy testing ... Treatment: • ... Cetirizine (non-sedating ... #Management #pathophysiology
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
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Causes of Bradykinetic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease (TRAP): • Resting ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction and Ileus - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Ileus: Functional bowel "blockage", no peristalsis
Mechanical Obstruction:
obstruction) • Bloating ... Flat/low JVP, resting ... percussion • Nausea ... obstruction #sbo #ileus #pathophysiology
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
moving back to resting ... Phase 4 - True Resting ... maintain a negative resting ... Classification #Classes ... #pathophysiology