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Pathophysiology Based Approach to Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Algorithm

Not the "classic" Volume based approach. 

#Hyponatremia #Algorithm #Pathophysiology
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Algorithm ... the "classic" Volume ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm ... #Differential #Nephrology
Hypo-osmolar Hypotonic HypoNatremia Algorithm (Serum Na+ < 135 meq/L, serum Osm < 275 mosm/kg)
Assess Volume Status,
Hypotonic HypoNatremia Algorithm ... mosm/kg) Assess Volume ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Table

 • Step 1: Correct for hyperglycemia. Corrected Na = [(glucose - 100)/
Differential Diagnosis Table ... Na (FeNa) • Volume ... Differential #Diagnosis #Table ... #nephrology #sodium
True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm ... in addition) of volume ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
Initial Clinical and Laboratory Data Base for Defining Major Syndromes in Nephrology

#Major #Syndromes #Nephrology #Diagnosis #Workup
Initial Clinical ... Major Syndromes in Nephrology ... Major #Syndromes #Nephrology ... #Differential #Table
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
kaliuresis step 1 = volume ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... by attaching a table ... depth and tidal volume ... This table may simultaneously ... #TidalVolumes #Table
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Volume Depleted ... Gitelman Syndrome Volume ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #Causes
Kidney stone type, corresponding urine sediment, urinary risk factors, and associated clinical settings.
#Diagnosis #Nephrology #Urine #Microscopy
and associated clinical ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology ... Composition #Shapes #Table
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Assess volume status ... • extra-renal volume ... fevers • renal volume ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology