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Hypocalcemia - Workup Algorithm

Dr Nikhil Lohiya - NEPHKIDS 2020 @NEPHKIDS1

#Hypocalcemia #Workup #Algorithm #differential #diagnosis #endocrinology #causes
Hypocalcemia - Workup ... Algorithm Dr ... #Hypocalcemia #Workup ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #causes #calcium
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Disorders - Comparison Table ... Starvation Ketosis • Alcoholic ... differential #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology ... #comparison #table
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... other hormonal causes ... Hypercalcemia #Workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Excessive GI losses ... dysfunction - Alcohol ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... affects diagnostic workup ... choices AND management ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

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-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
for alcohol withdrawal ... phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit ... Alternative causes ... -If you work at ... #Management #Alcohol
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Bronchiectasis: diagnosis and management 

Causes of localized -> diffuse bronchiectasis
Foreign body, Bronchial stenosis (tumor, .. ),
diagnosis and management ... Causes of localized ... Bronchiectasis #diagnosis #management ... #Differential #workup ... #algorithm #pulmonary
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... pharmacotherapy #table ... #comparison #management ... medications #diabetes #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... with previously stable ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Sympathomimetic, Alcohol ... #Hypertension #Workup
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... steal syndrome - Alcohol ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes