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Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature - Differential ... CRF) • Infection ... Cystic Fibrosis, CHF ... #ShortStature #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
The ARDSnet ideal body weight/tidal volume chart takes all of the calculations and guesswork out of
takes all of the calculations ... 6-8cc/kg IBW is ... tidal volume #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Decompensated CHF ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... algorithm #treatment #management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
O2, Monitors, ECG ... AMS, SOB from CHF ... Chest Pain • ECG ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Hypothyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... no CVD: 1.6 μg/kg ... Diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology ... #hypothyroid #Management
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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in the later (e.g ... aldosterone states (CHF ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Hypernatremia - Differential ... The differential ... • Start by calculating ... patient weight (eg ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Prednisone 5mg/kg ... initiation • Differential ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... APML #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... May have typical HF ... Management during ... Management during ... Management during