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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
Physiologic Approach ... time you have a case ... normal volume-based algorithm ... : Hypovolemia, Hypervolemia ... table #sodium #nephrology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
epilepticus may cause ... aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm ... #PulmCrit
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... + myoglobin AKI ... #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
a physiologic approach ... 1) Is it hypotonic ... Assess volume status ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, RTA Type IV, AI ... only if no clear cause ... Optimize volume status ... Use gtt, NOT hypertonic ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
evidence-based framework to approach ... HSV PCR would cause ... and immunologic status ... is proposed: #Management ... #HSV #PulmCrit