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Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
#CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... diagnosis #comparison #treatment ... #Peds #Endocrinology ... #Adrenal #pathophysiology
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Pathophysiology: ... epidermal turnover rate ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... Erythroderma #Nikolsky #Algorithm
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Short Stature (Late ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
share the same pathophysiology ... prior to growth plate ... • Other rare causes ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Pharmacologic treatment of hyperglycemia in adults with type 2 diabetes

#Diabetes #Management #Algorithm #endocrinology #pharmacology #medications
Pharmacologic treatment ... Diabetes #Management #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #pharmacology #medications
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... necrosis (7-14 days later ... weight loss • Late ... CXR upright or lat
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Algorithm Evaluate ... for causes of secondary ... deficiency and address causes ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... #Algorithm #Management
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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mmol/L - Consider cause ... and if treatment ... scenario, ECG and rate ... Prevention - Consider cause ... Hyperkalemia #management #algorithm
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
SIADH — look for cause ... Calculate correction rate ... give specific treatment ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium