Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Algorithm Step ... may actually be normal ... considered likely, the cause ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management checklist ... Evaluation to ... moderate amount fluid ... resuscitation (e.g. fluid ... limit them as able
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 β€’ Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... T4 β†’ Possibly Central ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... high T4 +/- T3 β†’ Central ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
after initial fluid ... steps. ❽ Insert central ... to further aid fluid ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
pus, effusion fluid ... , e.g. central line ... measures: β€’ Fluid ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Mains Electricity Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexpected total power failure is rare and unpredictable.
β€’ If immediate evacuation ... until patient is stable ... β€’ Consider evacuation ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
in Anaesthesia Causes ... fat, amniotic fluid ... possible β€’ If central ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 β€’ ABCs! 
 β€’ Fluids +
Treatment of Abnormal ... β€’ Fluids + blood ... pregnancy related cause ... Hemorrhage control ... Hemodynamically stable
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 β€’ Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
CRP - Usually normal ... β€’ Immunologic Workup ... Discontinuation of causal ... β€’ Immunologic Workup ... sle #comparison #table
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
β€’ Can occur with deliberate or accidental
High Central Neuraxial ... β€’ Give i.v. fluid ... Consider other causes ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup