Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... AST): β€’ US - Normal ... (any) β€’ US - Dilated ... Ducts - CBD ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal
Common Bile Duct (CBD) on Abdominal Ultrasound

The key to finding CBD is to look anteriorly to
Common Bile Duct (CBD ... key to finding CBD ... the PV is the CBD ... clinical #ultrasound #pocus ... #normal #RUQ
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Dilated Common Bile Duct on POCUS
50's yo patient with RUQ abd pain. Vitals stable/afebrile. Labs: WBC
Dilated Common Bile ... Duct on POCUS 50 ... hepatic panel, normal ... mass in distal CBD ... #CBD #POCUS #ultrasound
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Mirizzi Syndrome on RUQ POCUS

Adult male-RUQ abd pain.VSS/Afeb. WBC-16.8K. Obstructive pattern on hepatic panel with normal
Syndrome on RUQ POCUS ... Adult male-RUQ abd ... hepatic panel with normal ... or CBD that is ... Syndrome #Liver #POCUS
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NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects on the Kidneys

Remember that NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB therapy have opposing effects on
patients with normal ... patients have CKD ... benefits, since they dilate ... ACEIARB #Effects #Nephrology
ERCP Management Algorithm for Patient with Symptomatic Choledocholithiasis 

Predictors of choledocholithiasis
Very strong
 - CBD stone on
ERCP Management Algorithm ... Very strong - CBD ... dL Strong - Dilated ... CBD on US ( > 6 ... Moderate - Abnormal
Common Bile Duct (CBD) on Abdominal Ultrasound

To find the common bile duct I like stretching out
Common Bile Duct (CBD ... stretching out the portal ... jchristianfox #CBD ... clinical #ultrasound #pocus ... #normal #RUQ
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Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... investigations abnormal ... Rhabdo-myolysis: CK ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 β€’ Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... Generalized Itchiness Oral ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology ... #CKD
2019 ASGE Update: Cholelithiasis - Risk of Choledocholithiasis and Management 

High Risk
 β€’ CBD stone visualized
High Risk β€’ CBD ... bilirubin >4 mg/dL and dilated ... Medium Risk β€’ Abnormal ... Age > 55 or β€’ Dilated