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ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
ICU Hypotension ... - Evaluation Algorithm ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm ... OFTEN #Mnemonic #Checklist
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... some patients if ... #Workup #hematology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... and Causes Increased ... #Differential #Causes ... #Workup #Hematology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... many possible causes ... should determine if ... pick specific tests
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... Consider additional tests ... Step 5: If SIADH ... considered likely, the cause ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
- Checklist VITALS ... failure, esp in work-up ... Urine Pregnancy Test ... #Pearls #Checklist ... #diagnosis #workup
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... of inflammation caused ... If (+) for new ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup ... and Diagnosis Algorithm ... to Nephrology if ... cause not identified ... #Workup #urology
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... the most likely cause ... recovery also causes ... of the initial work-up ... #Workup #AAFP