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Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm ... Periodic paralysis Alkalosis ... Metabolic alkalosis ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #Nephrology
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted 2Ā° hyperaldosteronism
 ā€¢ Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting, NGT
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Volume ... Volume Expanded 1Ā° ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2Ā° hyperaldosteronism
 ā€¢ Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Volume ... Volume Expanded - 1Ā° ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - Whatā€™s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - Whatā€™s the
Base and Blood Gas ... Analysis 1. pH ... nickmmark #acidbase #workup ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #acidosis #alkalosis
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome ... Step 1: If the ... patient has hematuria ... #Comparison #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Workup of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High or Normal PTH:
 ā€¢ Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid hyperplasia,
Workup of Hypercalcemia ... Algorithm High ... Intoxication - High 1, ... #Algorithm #Workup ... #nephrology #PTH
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 ā€¢ Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Appropriately ... Acute Respiratory Alkalosis ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #phosphorus #workup
Intraoperative Bronchospasm - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

ā¯¶ Call for help and inform theatre team of
suspected ā†’ 3-1 ... Consider alternate diagnoses ... a chest X-ray as ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Interpretation: 1. ... mmol/L Step 1 ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Classicallyā€¯ noted with pulmonary ... #Summary #Nephrology
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
(Box A, Box B) ... including blood gas ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup