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Prediabetes and Diabetes Diagnosis Criteria

There are a few methods to test if a patient has diabetes.
Diagnosis Criteria ... few methods to test ... , fasting plasma ... #Criteria #A1c ... #Endocrinology
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
criteria for DKA ... criteria for HHS ... osm > 320 mOsm/kg ... #management #endocrinology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Diagnosing Brucellosis ... Tests: - CBC ... Transaminitis - Radiology ... #Criteria #Workup ... #Testing
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... metabolic syndrome criteria ... decision for repeat testing ... ; T2DM, type 2 diabetes ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Suggestive ... Irregular Shape, Diameter ... Dexamethasone Suppression Test ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
had gained 15 kg ... echocardiogram to workup ... expiration not meeting ... diagnostic criteria ... pocus #clinical #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Diabetes regimen ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
Approach to treating a diabetic patient with a foot infection.

Consider hospitalization if any of the following
Approach to treating ... a diabetic patient ... the following criteria ... requirement of urgent diagnostic ... diabeticfootulcer #footwound #algorithm