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Approach to Acid Base Disorders - Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis
1) Start with the Anion Gap (AG).
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Now, look at the gas ... Do you need an ABG ... , a VBG approximates ... an ABG by adding ... Differential Diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
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ABG And BMP Normal ... failure (uremia) K ... #ABG #bloodgas ... #Acid #Base #Gas ... #VBG #differential
Normal Anion-Gap Acidosis (NAGMA) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Workup

NAGMA
- Chem, ABG or VBG
- Calculate Anion
Diagnosis Framework ... - Chem, ABG or ... VBG - Calculate ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #nephrology
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Electrolytes including Ca ... - CBC with differential ... - ABG/VBG only ... as appropriate ... #CriticalCare #Diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... , RTA Type IV, AI ... reabsorption) Workup ... (Assess GFR), ±VBG ... Calcium 2-3g IV Ca-gluconate