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Diagnosis
Term | Definition |
---|---|
MI | EKG (STEMI) -or- elevated troponin (non-STEMI) |
A Fib | EKG |
CHF | CXR -or- elevated BNP |
CAD | positive cardiac catheterization (not in ED) |
Angina | exertional CP w/ Hx of CAD |
PE | CTA chest (CT chest w/ IV contrast) |
PTX | CXR |
PNA | CXR |
COPD | CXR w/ Hx of smoking |
Hemorrhagic CVA | CT head -or- LP |
Meningitis | LP |
Spinal cord injury | CT - cervical/lumbar/thoracic spine |
Appendicitis | CT A/P w/ PO contrast |
SBO | CT A/P w/ PO contrast, AAS |
Cholecystitis | US RUQ |
GI Bleed | Guaiac (Heme) positive |
Diverticulitis | CT A/P w/ PO contrast |
Pancreatitis | Elevated lipase |
GERD | Endoscopy (not in ED) |
UTI | UA (WBC, nitrite, or bacteria) |
Pyelo | CT A/P, UTI w/ CVA tenderness on exam |
Kidney stone | CT A/P (RBC in UA may be a clue) |
Ectopic pregnancy | US pelvis |
Ovarian torsion | US pelvis |
Testicular torsion | US scrotum |
AAA | CT A/P w/ IV contrast dye |
Aortic dissection | CT chest w/ IV constrast dye |
DVT | US/doppler of the extremity |
DKA | arterial blood gas showing low pH -or- positive serum ketones |