5 results
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Newer Syphilis Reverse ... have allowed high-throughput ... (VDRL or RPR) ... #Syphilis #Reverse ... #Algorithm #Testing
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... anuric ESKD or severe ... waves, Prolonged PR ... morphology, "Sine wave" pattems ... hyperkalemia #potassium #high
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... (LR + 2.8) Testing ... Nares screening: High ... cultures/nasal PCR ... Pulmonary #Community #Acquired
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm ... urine Na/Cl < 0.7, high ... K/creatinine (Cr ... confirmed via genetic testing ... disproportionately severe
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
amount of force is required ... a chest x-ray (CXR ... chest radiograph pattern ... wall following high ... associated with severe