Online calculator CHA2DS2-VASс
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Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the differential diagnoses of dementia
2. Identify the clinical manifestations of Alzheimer disease
3. Discuss the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease
4. Describe the …
Karnofsky performance status scale determines ability of patient to tolerate chemotherapy.
For patients ≥ 16 years old.
Useful to use over time to track disease …
The purpose of the DRIP score is to determine when broad-spectrum antibiotics should be used to ensure treatment is effective and to avoid increasing antibiotic …
Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) predicts the presence of pericardial or intra-abdominal injury after penetrating or blunt trauma.
FAST should be used liberally …
MELD Score stratifies severity of end-stage liver disease, for transplant planning.
NB!
MELD Score can be used in patients ≥12 years old.
Values should be no more than …
Maximum Allowable Blood Loss (ABL) Without Transfusion formula can be used in patients with blood loss, typically during surgery, who may need transfusion. The Maximum …
