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Evaluation Algorithm of Patients with Bleeding

#Differential #Bleeding #Superficial #Deep #Causes #Algorithm #Hematology
Evaluation Algorithm ... #Superficial #Deep ... #Causes #Algorithm
The Febrile Child - some diagnostic clues to evaluating the febrile child.

#Febrile #Fever #Evaluation #Assessment #Signs
some diagnostic clues ... to evaluating the ... Febrile #Fever #Evaluation ... Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Rapid Deep Breathing ... Hyperventilation) Rapid deep ... Kussmaul breathing is deep ... be shallow or deep ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... in cough) • Abnormal ... exam, etc) • Abnormal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... Causes of acute ... Laxative abuse Normal ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Laboratory Evaluation ... high; in some cases ... and free T4 is normal ... or high; normal ... or high; normal
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation ... levels - Usually normal ... products or D-dimer - Normal ... decrease in most cases ... hematuria (without casts
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
If abnormal, this ... requires further evaluation ... the heart, the normal ... intra-abdominal masses ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Local causes include ... Systemic causes ... the nail plate caused ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... Clinical #Signs #PhysicalExam
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low in cases ... aldosterone - Often normal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation