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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... anti-epileptic drugs ... #Neurology
Orthostatic Hypotension - Management Algorithm
Positive orthostatic vital signs defined as one of the following (within 3
Hypotension - Management ... Algorithm Positive ... orthostatic vital signs ... No → Medication ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
suspected: • Signs ... unresponsive to treatment ... discernable cause • Signs ... microscopic colitis Differential ... Autoimmune • CVID • Medications
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
•
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Postural Instability Drug-induced ... • Cerebellar signs ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... #Differential #
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
with systemic signs ... with systemic signs ... with systemic signs ... with systemic signs ... with clinical signs
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... asthma, allergy, drug ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... #Differential #
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... for an unrelated indication ... present, symptoms, signs ... • Treatment algorithms ... PV #Diagnosis #Management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
worsening brady, Signs ... sedative & pain medication ... Patients DIE: Drugs ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... anaphylaxis (→ 3-1) Drug ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management