Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
pleural fluid analysis ... medical diagrams, tables ... #pleuralfluid #analysis ... lights #criteria #algorithm
Chest Pain Differential Diagnosis by Organ System

- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong 

#ChestPain #Differential #Diagnosis #Table
Chest Pain Differential ... Differential #Diagnosis #Table ... #OrganSystem #Causes
Side Effects of Atypical and Typical Antipsychotics - Comparison Table
Atypical antipsychotics: Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Amisulpride, Ziprasidone
Side Effects of ... Antipsychotics - Comparison Table ... Most adverse effects ... dyslipidaemia, weight gain ... Profiles #Comparison #Table
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Vascular Resistance, Main ... Uses, Peripheral ... Vasopressors #Properties #Table ... #Pharmacology #Effect
Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis According to Localization of Abdominal Pain 

Abdominal pain can originate from
Abdominal Pain - ... Abdominal pain ... extra-abdominal causes ... (Table 2). ... #Localization #Causes
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 β€’ AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... When to suspect AIN ... sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... proteinuria, granular casts ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 β€’ MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
: Urine Common Uses ... Bleeding Side Effects ... rapid injection; Nausea ... diarrhea & abdominal pain
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... arrhythmias and paralysis ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm
SSRI Initiation
How long before increasing dose?
 β€’ 4 wks. Initial response in 2-4 wks, max response
Side effects? ... transient Gl upset (nausea ... libido, sexual side effects ... Paroxetine: Weight gain
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... co-exisiting chronic pain ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm