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Hypophosphatemia Diagnostic Algorithm
- GI Losses
- Redistribution
- 1° HPT
- 1° Renal PO4 wasting: Hereditary, TIO, Fanconi Syndrome,
Algorithm - GI ... Deficiency by Dr Zalman ... Hypophosphatemia #phosphorus #low ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #differential #nephrology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
night sweats, pallor ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... , back pain Haematology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... 1.5 High CO / Low ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment ... #management
Suggested algorithm for bone marrow biopsy and skeletal imaging in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined
Suggested algorithm ... /dL) IgM MGUS, low-risk ... #MGUS #Biopsy #algorithm ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #multiplemyeloma
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis ... Manifestations: Malar ... 60-80% - Low ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's diagnosis ... never be used to “blow ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
in >90% - Low ... 60-80% - Low ... Usual therapeutic management ... comparison #table #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
sluggish venous flow ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Hematology #Interpretation
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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and Management ... OR Abnormally low ... • Treatment algorithms ... #Management #Summary ... #treatment #hematology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... mental status and low ... augment forward flow ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare