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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Diamond-Forrester classification ... 2.6) - Cardiac risk ... - History - EKG ... findings - Age - Risk
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
• pay 1: 1.5 g/kg ... small study, low-risk ... ß-blockers due to ↑ risk ... SBP • PPIs = ↑ risk ... fluoroquinolone to complete
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... #Evaluation #stratification
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... Procedures Low Risk ... thoracentesis, paracentesis ... node biopsy) • Complex ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... metabolic equivalent; ECG ... diagnosis and risk ... guidelines for the evaluation ... of stable angina