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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... by ordering a peripheral ... of the initial work-up ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis ... #Workup #AAFP
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... immature RBCs) in peripheral ... (EPO), iron or B12 ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Hematology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Weakness • Cardio-pulmonary ... disease • Anemia ... #Weakness #Neurology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... bore (18-gauge) peripheral ... monitor, telemetry, 12 ... Tamponade - Pulmonary
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
- Differential Diagnosis ... disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary ... endocrine: Vitamin B12 ... Lesions Of The Peripheral ... dystrophies Work
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
cardiogenic) - Pulmonary ... embolism - Severe anemia ... Examples: - Peripheral ... e.g., diabetic, B12 ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis