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Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Hypomagnesemia - ... Primary intestinal hypomagnesemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes
Hypermagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism
Renal Failure 
Excessive Mg Administration 
 - Massive PO intake
Hypermagnesemia ... DrEricStrong #Hypermagnesemia ... High #Magnesium #Table ... #Causes #Management
Symptoms and Signs of Hypomagnesemia
Neuromuscular:
 - Tetany, Muscle weakness, Chvostek and Trousseau signs, Cerebellar (ataxia, nystagmus,
Symptoms and Signs ... of Hypomagnesemia ... Muscle weakness, Chvostek ... Dysphagia, Anorexia, nausea ... Hypocalcemia, Anemia #Hypomagnesemia
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
- Polyuria - Hypomagnesemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Potassium #Table ... Classification #Causes
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
The most common cause ... consolidation is pulmonary ... from the various causes ... Look for other signs ... blood flow, Kerley
Reversed Halo Sign - Infectious and Non-Infectious Differential Diagnosis
Definition: A focal rounded area of GGO surrounded
Reversed Halo Sign ... • Infectious Causes ... Histoplasmosis, Slow-resolving ... Non-Infectious Causes ... Reverse #Halo #Sign
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
blockage in blood flow ... caused by a massive ... Depends on the cause ... Pulmonary embolism ... characterized by low
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
Indicated for low-flow ... retention of exhaled gases ... • Uses either ... Delivery #FiO2 #Pulmonary ... Equipment #Devices #Management
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Blood Pressure, Pulmonary ... Resistance, Main Uses ... - Dopamine, low ... Pharmacology #Effect #Management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Exacerbation Signs ... - High pCO2 / low ... breathing • Peak flow ... #CriticalCare #pulmonary ... ventilation #mechanical #management