14 results
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Low intake 
• poor oral intake 

Renal loss 
• Medication 
• Hypomagnesemia 
•
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Perspiration • Dialysis ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Classification
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
- Anorexia GI Losses ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... Low #Potassium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
and Management Algorithm ... LIFE THREATENING CAUSES ... & TREATMENT - ... insulin, dextrose, dialysis ... #Bradycardia #Algorithm
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
process fracture Stable ... fractures: Don't cause ... deficit, still able ... Criteria of unstable ... Cauda equina Treatment
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
neuropsychiatric symptoms • Caused ... rule out other causes ... TIPS West Haven Criteria ... can be used in cases ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
combined with various criteria ... short course of treatment ... acyclovir in these cases ... provide empiric treatment ... HSV PCR would cause
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Diagnosis (Clinical Criteria ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... Treatment Overview ... essential in all cases
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
oxidative iniury Treatment ... per day until stable ... Dialysis for severe ... Management #Summary #causes ... #treatment
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
TABLE 2. ... syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications ... consistency to meet the criteria ... Subclassifications #Classes
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Treatment of underlying ... per day until stable ... Dialysis for severe ... Diagnosis #Management #causes