Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... diagnostic workup ... hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #workup ... #aafp #endocrinology
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Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... hormonal causes 3) ... Hypercalcemia #Workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Severe ... possible) Step #3: ... #Treatment #Severe ... Hypoglycemia #Management #Endocrinology
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... fludrocortisone step 3 ... kaliuresis #management #criticalcare ... #treatment #diuretics ... diuresis #nephrology #algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Dehydration Shock Treatment ... Lactate < 2.0 3) ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
β€’ Discuss with endocrinology ... β€” discuss with endocrinology ... give specific treatment ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 β€’ Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Readily Reversibles 3) ... and Survey 4) Workup ... Management #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment - Stress Dose Steroids
 β€’ Large Bore IVs, ~2L IVF & Draw workup
Insufficiency Treatment ... ~2L IVF & Draw workup ... 3x basal for 2-3 ... Insufficiency #AI #Treatment ... StressDose #Steroids #endocrinology