Wernicke's Encephalopathy Risk Factors - Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a surgical patient?

Yes

Is the patient a chronic alcoholic?

Yes

Was the patient's diet deficient in thiamine prior to surgery?

Yes

Has the patient had persistent vomiting?

Yes

Has the patient's diet been deficient in thiamine following surgery?

Yes

Has the patient received large infusions of intravenous glucose?

Yes

Has the patient been receiving parenteral nutrition with no or minimal thiamine?

Yes

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Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of risk factors for becoming thiamine deficient

Number of risk factors for Wernicke's encephalopathy if thiamine deficiency occurs

Should the patient be monitored for evidence of thiamine deficiency?

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Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Risk Factors of Aasheim for Thiamine Deficiency and Wernicke's Encephalopathy Following Surgery

Purpose: To identify a surgical patient who may be at risk for thiamine deficiency and Wernicke's encephalopathy.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10