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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... Physicians should ... vitamin B12 serum level ... of the initial work-up ... #Workup #AAFP
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... measuring urinary K level ... Clinicians should ... Renal tubular acidosis
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Lactic Acidosis ... Shock, Severe Anemia ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... testing • Seen in Short ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... -BiPAP should never ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #BiPAP #BiLevel ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ... subsequent doses should ... Hydrogen ion (acidosis ... ), Hypo/hyper-kalemia ... #AHA2020 #management
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
ACLS Circular Algorithm ... subsequent doses should ... Hydrogen ion (acidosis ... ), Hypo/hyper-kalemia ... #AHA2020 #management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
tool to assess level ... syndrome (PRIS) - acidosis ... extubation, as it should ... result in lactic acidosis ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
breakdown of glycogen stores ... elevates the stress level ... hormones that work ... #differential #algorithm ... management #treatment #criticalcare
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
and metabolic acidosis ... heart failure, uremia ... , and stop for short ... the medullary level ... frequent sighs should