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Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... (CHF, cirrhosis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... diagnosis #nephrology #sodium
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
diuretic use in acute ... (B) Treatment algorithm ... intravenous; SGLT2‐I, sodium–glucose ... Diuretic #Diuresis #CHF ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
sometimes advanced treatment ... flare ups that cause ... Treatments may include ... #Management #Cardiology ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Emergency Management ... Exposure (ABCDE) Approach ... mmol/L - Consider cause ... Prevention - Consider cause ... #algorithm #treatment
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
a physiologic approach ... the underlying cause ... include vaptans (HF ... #management #nephrology ... #sodium
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
evidence-based framework to approach ... acyclovir in these cases ... HSV PCR would cause ... on the basis of CSF ... is proposed: #Management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
muscles: “myasthenic crises ... stimulation - Single ... Myasthenia Crises ... aspiration and acute ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... SIADH — look for cause ... hourly • Identify Cause ... #algorithm #treatment ... #sodium
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
syndrome, ADEM, Acute ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... until cause identified ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management