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An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
physical exam (e.g ... X-ray, one of 8 basic ... will typically be ... Acute #Workup #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... ) I've added a potassium ... calcium) (6) Dialysis ... patients with potassium
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... hypokalemia on the basis ... of the potassium-to-creatinine ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... #differential #algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... deficienies Labs: - Basic ... function test, ANA (e.g ... However, it may be ... patients if the cause
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... arrhythmias and paralysis ... treated with IV potassium ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
HFNC may be made ... on the basis of ... patient's diagnosis (e.g ... BiPAP should never be ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
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Common MRI Sequences - Basic MRI Brain Interpretation

 • T1 Sequence - T1 is for anatomy.
MRI Sequences - Basic ... MRI Brain Interpretation ... masses. ... give contrast, masses ... diagnosis #Brain #Interpretation
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... probably much higher (e.g ... HSV PCR would cause ... infection on the basis ... these tools have been
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
BEE Syndromes - ... Non-inflammatory Causes ... underlying autoimmune basis ... Non-inflammatory causes ... skull neoplasms (e.g
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
caused directly ... altered colour e.g ... nipple-like mass e.g ... features such as crusts ... Nomenclature #Atlas #Key #Basics