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Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Causes of Hypernatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypernatremia ... • Burns • ICU ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for evaluation of a patient with a peripheral neuropathy. (ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS = electron
Algorithm for evaluation ... ; EMG/NCS = electron ... immunodeficiency syndrome ... Peripheral #Neuropathy #Algorithm ... #NCS #EMG
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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Regular ... #Tachycardia #Evaluation ... #Interpretation ... #ECG #EKG #Electrocardiogram
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Syndrome of Inappropriate ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... Uosm < 100 mmol/kg
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Syndrome of Inappropriate ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... Uosm < 100 mmol/kg
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypertension, ICH ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... Hyperglycemia, Hyponatremia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Diagnosis Workup Algorithm ... : > 600 mOsm/kg ... Hypervolemic: Conn syndrome ... , Cushing syndrome ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... Charcot-Marie-Tooth; EMG ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... Neuropathy #Peripheral #Algorithm ... #Evaluation #Differential
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Key Components: ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if:
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... IV albumin (1 g/kg ... Norepinephrine (ICU ... liver transplant evaluation ... #Hepatorenal #Syndrome