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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... history Step #2 - Assess ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management
Complex mitral valve endocarditis with pericardial effusion, myocardial abscess, and reduced LV systolic function - Echocardiogram
with pericardial effusion ... , myocardial abscess ... Echocardiogram (PLAX ... #plax #Echocardiogram ... clinical #cardiology #pocus
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Indication → Pre-test ... Step 2: Pre-test ... Develop a pre-test ... & Specificity Assess ... #ultrasound #management
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup ... and Management ... edema), Lung Exam, POCUS ... #diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
Diagnosis and Management ... the preferred test ... accessible joint effusion ... typically part of the workup ... • Test all patients
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Establish IV/IO Access ... and Survey 4) Workup ... #criticalcare #treatment ... #workup
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Emergency Management ... Hyperkalemia in Adults Assess ... - 6.4 mmol/L - Treatment ... Insulin–Glucose IV Infusion ... #Hyperkalemia #management
Intraoperative Massive Blood Loss - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Expected or unexpected major haemorrhage

❶ Call for
expose intravenous access ... . ❼ Use rapid infusion ... plan between surgical ... haematologist. ⓬ Plan ... #Workup
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Candidemia Workup ... and Management ... within one week to assess ... Additional metastatic workup ... #candidiasis #treatment
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... echocardiography - Assess ... 10 minutes of rest ... ) on room air Treatment ... #treatment #hepatology