Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has developed appropriateness criteria that recommend modalities for various clinical problems. When to Order Contrast-Enhanced CT: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0901/p312.html suspected Aortic Dissection The ACR recommends CT...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis Definition:Â Delirium vs. dementia. Diagnosis is made clinically using the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM). The first step in the diagnosis delirium is to r/o underlying medical causes. H&P performed. Meds reviewed. No focal or lateralized neurologic...
Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
What is the best laboratory test for assessing an acute change in a patient’s nutritional status? “Prealbumin is the single best laboratory test for assessing nutritional status in acutely ill patients because serum concentrations change relatively quickly in...
Clinic A/P, adults, GERIATRICS, Hospital A/P, Adults
Checking environmental issues and assessing each patient for fall risk can reduce the incidence of falls at home, in extended-care facilities, and in the hospital. History of recent falls: Patients with a history of recent falls are at highest risk for recurrent...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
-Abdominal paracentesis Treatment -D/c alcohol and consider Baclofen treatment to increase abstinence. -D/c all medications that can decrease renal perfusion (NSAIDs, Beta-blockers, ACE-I, ARBS) -Treat any underlying liver disease when possible. -Sodium-restricted...
