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Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High PTH
LOW PTH - Hypoparathyroid
 - Congenital (Pediatric)
Hypocalcemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Congenital (Pediatric ... very low • Chronic ... #LowCalcium
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... testing; CTEPH, chronic ... lung disease; LFT ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Workup #Algorithm
Approach to Acid Base Disorders - Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis
1) Start with the Anion Gap (AG).
2)
Base Disorders - Evaluation ... adding ~0.05 to pH ... , or acute on chronic ... depression, Obstructive Lung ... #workup #Differential
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
elimination of CO2 & pH ... Pulmonary Diseases ... Silicosis - Coal worker ... aspergillosis - Chronic ... #diseases #differential
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Disorders - Blood Gas ... D D-lactate (short ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... disease (COPD,
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
a drop in your pts ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... Anemia of renal disease ... pathophysiology #differential