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Syphilis Serologic Testing - Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms
Treponemal Testing:
 • Confirmatory or Screening - Detection
Non-Treponemal Testing ... Algorithms Treponemal ... Definitive • High ... Cost, Fast • RPR ... #diagnosis #Treponemal
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) ... #Algorithm #Testing ... #Diagnosis
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
., hemorrhage, severe ... SHORT-TERM PATTERNS ... arterial pulse; to CPP ... Plateaus up to 50mmHg lasting ... #neurosurgery #diagnosis
Platelet disorders and Aggregometry
Glanzmann Thrombasthenia
 • Defective aggregation to all agonists except ristocetin
 • Normal platelet,
similar aggregation pattern ... aggregation to high-dose ... in vWD (either severe ... considered first-line testing ... #differential #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
anuric ESKD or severe ... waves, Prolonged PR ... morphology, "Sine wave" pattems ... hyperkalemia #potassium #high ... #diagnosis #management
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Chest Pain Diagnosis ... and Management Algorithm ... , tearing CP, Risks ... PCP #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... #Management #Algorithm
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... differentiating kidney K wasting ... urinary losses: • High ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #Algorithm #differential
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
, diaphoresis, high ... : • High index ... disorders • Testing ... diazepam • EMG testing ... • Normal ESR, CRP
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
ASA class If high ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... of Surgery: • High ... surgery Stress Testing ... stratification #diagnosis
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
in moderate-to-severe ... Physical stigmata of cor ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... : • HRCT (high-resolution ... #differential #diagnosis