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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... between 11 pm and ... - Then measure at ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Gilbert's Syndrome ... Crigler-Najjar Syndromes ... (l and II) Hepatic ... Dilatation on Ultrasound
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome ... has hematuria and ... nephrotic/nephritic syndromes ... Nephritic #Nephrotic #Syndrome ... #Comparison #Algorithm
Hyperthermic Syndromes - This table summarizes the similarities and differences between some toxicologic causes of hyperthermic
Hyperthermic Syndromes ... the similarities and ... of hyperthermic syndromes ... • Serotonin syndrome ... Salicylate poisoning Kat
Glomerular Diseases - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephritic syndrome—due to GBM disruption. 
Hypertension. t BUN and creatinine.
Diseases - Nephritic and ... Hypertension. t BUN and ... severe cases may ... May be 10 (eg direct ... Nephritic #Nephrotic #Syndromes
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Irritable bowel syndrome ... Fecal leukocytes and ... Malabsorption syndromes ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... compartment syndrome ... Skin - Burns, may ... be severe and deep ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... acidosis: Proximal and ... HTN Absent: Loop and ... , Gitelman syndrom ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Anterior Cord Syndrome ... temperature at ... • Central Cord Syndrome ... Posterior Cord Syndrome ... signs #symptoms #msk
Hand Arthritides - Differential Diagnosis by Location and Features

The Painful Hand!  Wish I would’ve thought
The Painful Hand ... prior to my first MSK ... @drcyncity #Hand ... Diagnosis #Location #MSK ... #Radiology #Map