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What criteria should I use to determine when to refer a patient with ARDS to secondary care?
Criteria for referral of a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) to secondary care include:Presence of severe ...
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How should I approach the initial management of a patient with suspected ARDS in a primary care setting?
Initial management of a patient with suspected acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in a primary care setting involves urgent recognition and p...
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Which imaging modalities are recommended for confirming a diagnosis of Chiari malformation in primary care?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the recommended imaging modality for confirming a diagnosis of Chiari malformation in primary care due t...
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What are the key clinical features that suggest a diagnosis of Chiari malformation in a patient presenting with headache?
Key clinical features suggesting Chiari malformation in a patient presenting with headache include:Headache that is typically oc...
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What is the role of thyroid function tests in the assessment of patients with unexplained symptoms?
Thyroid function tests play a key role in the assessment of patients presenting with unexplained symptoms by helping to identify or exclude thyroid d...
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When should I refer a patient for specialist evaluation based on their biochemical results?
Refer patients for specialist evaluation based on biochemical results in the following scenarios:If serum CA125 is 35 IU/ml or g...
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What are the key biochemical markers for diagnosing diabetes mellitus in primary care?
Key biochemical markers used for diagnosing diabetes mellitus in primary care include:Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) level of 48 m...
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How can I interpret abnormal liver function tests in the context of potential liver disease?
Interpreting abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) in the context of potential liver disease requires a systematic approach that considers the pattern of enzy...
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What biochemical tests should I consider for a patient presenting with unexplained fatigue and weight loss?
For a patient presenting with unexplained fatigue and weight loss, the following biochemical tests should be considered in primary care:Full bloo...
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What are the long-term management strategies to prevent recurrence of Charcot foot in diabetic patients?
Long-term management strategies to prevent recurrence of Charcot foot in patients with diabetes include:Regular care by ...
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When should I refer a patient with Charcot foot to a specialist for further management?
Refer a patient with suspected acute Charcot arthropathy to a specialist multidisciplinary foot care service within 1 working day for triage within 1...
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What investigations are recommended to confirm the diagnosis of Charcot foot in diabetic patients?
Recommended investigations to confirm the diagnosis of Charcot foot in diabetic patients include:Arrange a weight-bearing X-ray ...
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How should I approach the management of a patient with Charcot foot, including offloading strategies?
Management of a patient with Charcot foot involves prompt recognition, diagnosis, and offloading to prevent progression and deformity....
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What are the key clinical features to consider when diagnosing Charcot foot in a patient with diabetes?
When diagnosing Charcot foot in a patient with diabetes, the key clinical features to consider include redness, warmth, swelling, and deformity of the foot, ...
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Which serological tests are recommended for confirming a diagnosis of Chagas disease in primary care settings?
In primary care settings, the confirmation of a diagnosis of Chagas disease relies primarily on serological testing using at least two different assays based...
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What are the potential complications of CVST that I should monitor for in my patients during follow-up?
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) can lead to several potential complications that require careful monitoring during follow-up. Key complications inclu...
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When should I refer a patient with suspected CVST to secondary care, and what information should I provide to facilitate their assessment?
When to refer: Refer a patient with suspected cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) urgently to secondary care for specialist assessment a...
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What initial management steps should I take for a patient diagnosed with CVST, including anticoagulation considerations?
Initial management of a patient diagnosed with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) involves prompt initiation of full-dose anticoagulation therapy, even ...
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Which imaging modalities are recommended for the diagnosis of CVST, and how should I interpret the results?
Recommended imaging modalities for diagnosing cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) combined with magnetic...
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