Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.) Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... by ordering a peripheral ... recovery also causes ... #Workup #AAFP
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... Above 95 (or 100) is ... immature RBCs) in peripheral ... #Workup #Hematology
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... macule and papule (Table ... require emergent evaluation ... Maculopapular #Rash #Algorithm ... #Central #Peripheral
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm INDICATIONS FOR TESTING: • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... FOR TESTING: • Peripheral ... during medical evaluation ... or workup for specific ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism Decreased GI Uptake - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Excessive GI losses ... Chronic diarrhea / IBD ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D) - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
TABLE 2. ... bowel syndrome (IBS ... ) sub-classifications ... of incomplete evacuation ... #Classes #Diagnosis
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency Etiology: • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... wt loss • If anemia ... total body stores Evaluation ... findings, HSM, LN, peripheral ... - anemia, mild
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) 1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? Is there a dialysis indication
Injury (AKI) 1) IS ... Is there a dialysis ... e.g AEIOU ) or anuria ... urgent nephrology evaluation ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE Drug Induced Lupus (DIL): • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
10% of all lupus cases ... rare, Malar rash is ... • Immunologic Workup ... • Immunologic Workup ... sle #comparison #table
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease 1. AHA consensus recommendations 2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Evaluation of suspected ... Check for classic ... Albumin ≤3.0 g/dL, anemia ... purposes of this algorithm ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm
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