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diagnosis algorithm differential ascites gastroenterology hepatology management albumin asthma cava complications copd gradient hematology hypokalemia interpretation low microangiopathy nephrology ostomy
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) SAAG ≥ 1.1: • Cirrhosis • Portal
Albumin Gradient (SAAG ... ) SAAG ≥ 1.1: ... tamponade • IVC obstruction ... budd-chiari SAAG ... Albumin #Gradient #SAAG
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm Restrictive Lung Disease: • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Lung Disease Obstructive ... #Pulmonary #Function
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm • Perform paracentesis: • Cell count and diff • Total
• Calculate SAAG
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
hemosiderin, Hepatic function
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Transcellular Shift: • Alkalosis • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation • Erythropoiesis
GI losses (NG suction
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
head or neck with functional
Stoma Indications, Output and Complications Stoma Types: • End ileostomy • Loop ileostomy • End colostomy •
digestion • Bowel obstruction
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