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Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 • Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Acute Respiratory Alkalosis ... Inappropriately High ... (MM, lymphoma, cancer ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
of Respiratory Center ... Hypoventilation Syndrome ... , Interstitial Lung ... UnremarkableLab #AA ... #differential #diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
- Differential Diagnosis ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... #Summary #Nephrology
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
consistent with a diagnosis ... the apex of the lung ... or induced by treatment ... Bennett & Bloom Eye Center ... #physicalexam #neurology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
• Metabolic alkalosis ... • Diagnosis of ... Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment
Myelodysplastic syndromes current treatment algorithm 2018.

From Blood Cancer Journal, Published 24 May 2018

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are
Myelodysplastic syndromes ... current treatment ... algorithm 2018. ... median age at diagnosis ... cardiovascular or pulmonary