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Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
Simplified Approach ... require urgent nephrology ... 2) HISTORY/PHYSICAL ... (e.g NSAlDs) 3) ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup
Approach to Neonatal Jaundice

Causes of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia can be classified as due to (1) increased bilirubin
Approach to Neonatal ... Jaundice Causes ... non-hemolytic processes), (2) ... , hepatic) or (3) ... #Differential #Workup
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
damage or DM (visit 2) ... based on repeat clinic ... monitoring (visit 3+ ... Nephritic syndrome • AKI ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
to work through ... a physiologic approach ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... the underlying cause ... #management #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... + myoglobin AKI ... obstruction 3. ... #treatment #nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ptosis, diplopia 2. ... loss of smile 3. ... - Peek sign 2. ... Evaluate for thymoma 3. ... stimulation - Single
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
cases per million ... 3 times than men ... Clinical Manifestations ... antibody that works ... #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... the limbs; (2) ... examination 2. ... diagnosis column Treatment ... Multidisciplinary approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
that needs unique approach ... and workup. ... Brachial Index (ABI ... or serial exams 2. ... Neurologic injuries 3.
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