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POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... in crashing chest ... narrowing the differential ... #Shock #Crashing ... #Diagnosis #Protocol
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Carbenoxolone, SAME, Cushing ... • HTN Absent: Loop ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
High or Think Low ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #Low
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
High or Think Low ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #High
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Hypernatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... scheme) e.g., mannitol ... , glucosuria Low ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... ↓ Aldosterone: Cushing ... High Urine Cl - Loop ... urine #potassium #differential ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Increased Urination - Differential Diagnosis Framework - Increased Volume / Frequency
 • Increased osmotic load (Increased
Increased Urination - Differential ... load (Na, urea, mannitol ... urine (usually low ... kidney disease, Loop ... Increased intake (low
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI Losses - Gastric
 • Vomiting
 • NG suction
GI
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Diuretics (loop ... NonGap #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypomagnesemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI LOSS - FeMg < 2-2.5% or 24h Urine Mg
Hypomagnesemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Urine Mg > 10g • Loop ... Hypomagnesemia #Magnesium #Low ... #Causes #Differential