Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Algorithm Before ... treated with IV potassium ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #differential #potassium
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... pomagnesemia Evaluation ... Enteral potassium ... Intravenous potassium ... Critical Care #Checklist
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation ... Algorithm OFTEN ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST FOR ... #Hypotension #Evaluation ... OFTEN #Mnemonic #Checklist
Antiarrhythmic Medications - Vaughan Williams Classification - Summary Table
Class I agents - Sodium Channel Blockersβ €
Class II
Vaughan Williams Classification ... - Summary Table ... III agents - Potassium ... #Medications #Classification ... #Summary #Table
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
- Anorexia GI Losses ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Potassium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management Algorithm ... / Checklist ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... Nasal #NoseBleed #Algorithm ... #Checklist #ENT
Slit Lamp Evaluation Mnemonic - L's & C's

Mnemonic for systematically assessing all portions of the eye,
Slit Lamp Evaluation ... C's Mnemonic for ... Lids (eyelids) Lashes ... #SlitLamp #Evaluation ... Ophthalmology #Checklist
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 β€’ Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 β€’ Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Extra-renal Losses ... Normal Acid-Base: Low ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #potassium
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Trial - Management Algorithm ... Stable Angina ... syndrome (ACS) evaluation ... #ISCHEMIA #Stable ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 β€’ Record estimated PASP
 β€’ Evaluate RV size
Checklist for the ... Echocardiographic Evaluation ... TR β€’ Evaluate for ... causes of PH (left ... Hypertension #PH #Checklist