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Approach to Elevated Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Risk Factors for Hypercapnea? (Hx of COPD, OSA, sedative use, CNS/muscular disorders?)
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Approach to Elevated ... Likely Metabolic Alkalosis ... Urine CI < 20 ... Cl > 20 (Saline ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
• Metabolic alkalosis ... (Mannitol) • Elevated ... caused by Ca2+ crystals ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Gitelman Syndrome - Diagnosis and Workup
Blood Work:
 - Hypokalemia
 - Hypomagnesemia
 - Metabolic Alkalosis
 - Elevated
Hypomagnesemia - Metabolic Alkalosis ... - Elevated Renin ... Urine Testing: ... Fractional excretion of Cl ... > 0.5% Clinical
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
status and low urine ... Troponin may be elevated ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #pharmacology