ASCVD Calculator
ASCVD 10-Year Risk Calculator ASCVD 10-Year Risk Calculator Age (40–79) Sex MaleFemale Race White (non-Hispanic)African AmericanOther (approximate with White) Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)…
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Parkland Formula
Parkland Formula for Adults (Estimate TBSA and fluid Requirements) Parkland Formula for Children (Estimate TBSA and fluid Requirements in Pediatric Patients) What…
Read articleCURB 65 and Pneumonia Severity
The CURB-65 Calculator or Clinical Tool The CURB-65 Score in the Assessment and Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia In the assessment and management…
Read articleCushing’s Syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome arises from prolonged exposure to excessive levels of circulating glucocorticoids. Among the endogenous causes, Cushing’s disease, also known as pituitary-dependent…
Read articleDiabetic Ketoacidosis : DKA Protocol
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis? Omission of insulin and infection are the most common triggers of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Noncompliance with insulin therapy…
Read articleManagement of Thyroid Storm
Clinical Recognition of Thyroid Storm Thyroid storm, also referred to as thyrotoxic storm, represents an acute, hypermetabolic, and life-threatening exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis.…
Read articleLDL Calculated
LDL (Friedewald) Calculator Total Cholesterol (mg/dL) HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL) Triglycerides (mg/dL) Calculate LDL Reset Estimated LDL Cholesterol: mg/dL Interpretation: Note: This calculator…
Read articleMaddrey’ Discriminant Function
Maddrey’s Discriminant Function (MDF) Patient’s Prothrombin Time (PT) [seconds] Control/Reference PT [seconds] Total Bilirubin (mg/dL) Calculate MDF Reset Maddrey Discriminant Function: Interpretation:…
Read articleOpioid Conversion Calculator
Opioid Conversion Calculator Converting from: — Select an opioid (route) —Morphine (oral)Morphine (parenteral)Buprenorphine (SL)Buprenorphine (parenteral)Codeine (oral)Codeine (parenteral)FentaNYL (parenteral)HYDROcodone (oral)HYDROmorphone (parenteral)HYDROmorphone (oral)Meperidine (oral)Meperidine…
Read articleCushing’s Disease and Mechanism of Action of Drugs
In order to appreciate the mechanism of action of medications used in the treatment of Cushings disease, it is important to first…
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