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Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
is usually caused ... a physiologic approach ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Before evaluating ... The next step in ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... #nephrology #low
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
administered • This can cause ... hours and decide before ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management ... #hyponatremia # ... nephrology #treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Summary Causes ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... Monitor potassium ... #causes #treatment ... #nephrology
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
algorithmic, thoughtless ... approach to trauma ... witnessed many cases ... #Management #Trauma ... #BigTrauma #BeforeCT
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... only if no clear cause ... Give D50 before ... #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
in 30–50% of cases ... bruise-like appearance before ... Diagnostic Approach ... vasculitis Management ... • Potassium iodide