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Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... mechanism 2) Volume Status ... thirst, Lack of access ... #Algorithm #nephrology
GI Bleed Checklist

History, 
Exam, Labs, Access, Coagulation status, 
Medications, 
Interventions

#Diagnosis #Management #Gastrointestinal #GIBleed #Checklist #CriticalCare
Exam, Labs, Access ... , Coagulation status
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
w/ early shock state ... Altered Mental Status ... Establish IV/IO Access ... and Survey 4) Workup ... criticalcare #treatment #workup
DETROIT CARDIOGENIC SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM

INCLUSION CRITERIA
Acute Myocardial Infarction
 Ischemic Symptoms
 EKG and/or biomarker evidence of AMI
SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM ... ACTIVATE CATH LAB ACCESS ... femoral arterial access ... Obtain venous access ... Cardiogenic #Shock #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... IV access 4. ... medications in status ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... Assess volume status ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... Assess volume status ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Malnutrition:
 • Limited access to food
 • Anorexia
 • Disorders
Malnutrition: • Limited access ... enteropathy Catabolic State
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... mg IM if no IV access ... hr infusion #Status
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... consciousness • No access ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm