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Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Nephron and their Functions ... organic acids and bases ... acid and most diuretics ... Nephron #Segments #Function ... Pathophysiology #Tubules #Table
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Hypochloremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... RENAL LOSS: - Diuresis ... secretion • Acid-base ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Urinary Chloride
 • Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... loop or thiazide diuretics ... • Normal acid-base ... #causes #urinary
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... normal volume-based ... algorithm Urine ... #Hyponatremia #differential ... #diagnosis #table
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... loop or thiazide diuretics ... poisoning Normal acid-base ... the indicated causes ... #nephrology #differential
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... acetaminophen dosing ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Volume depletion (diuresis ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
be determined based ... diuretics. ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management