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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... liver function test ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Hypertension #Workup
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... intravenous (IV) injection ... #Algorithm #ACTH
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
blood cultures should ... susceptibility testing ... the preferred test ... typically part of the workup ... • Test all patients
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal ... Insufficiency - Algorithm ... require Cosyntropin testing ... cortisol level should ... Insufficiency #Algorithm
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
suspected incomplete Kawasaki ... other explanation should ... undergo lab testing ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Kawasaki
Algorithm Workup and Management of Suspected Uterine Infection
 • Physical Exam, including pelvic exam
 • Vitals,
Algorithm Workup ... , Lactic Acid, Renal ... Function tests, ... #obgyn #diagnosis ... #algorithm
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Infection ... : • Infection, ... thrombosis Testing ... count in the CSF should ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... surgery Stress Testing ... stratification #diagnosis
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
from injuries and infections ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... to lying down should ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... #differential #diagnosis