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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Alkalosis • ↑ beta-2 ... intake (anorexia, dementia ... #nephrology #low ... #potassium
Management of Pediatric Kidney Stones
Acute Managment:
 • Pain relief: NSAIDs, opioids
 • Facilitating passage of stone:
Management of Pediatric ... Kidney Stones Acute Managment ... Hydration: 1.5-2 ... ECWL +/- Stent: < 2 ... #Pediatrics #nephrology
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
loss of autonomy 2) ... - 25% genetic component ... multiple ischemic stroke ... #Differential # ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... history Step #2 ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... Hypernatremia #Management ... #nephrology #insipidus
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... Heat injury, Heat stroke ... Monitor potassium ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
hypotension 2. ... Examples: - Dementia ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Evaluation #Geriatrics ... #Neurology