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Vertigo Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Vertigo: Symptom of illusory movement because of asymmetry in the vestibular
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Vertigo ... vestibular nerve, or central ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #neurology
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Distinguishing Central ... from Peripheral Vertigo ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #bppv #comparison ... #table
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... vascular causes, such as ... signs #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypotension • AMS ... Cl⁻ with other components ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
Peritoneal Dialysis vs ... #Hemodialysis #comparison ... #table #advantages ... disadvantages #nephrology ... #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Elimination (see Table ... Ca-gluconate or 1g CaCl- (central ... Give albuterol as ... - IVF as ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
severe altered mental ... diathesis, etc) Components ... an AV fistula or ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... of Dry Skin – General ... clothing, such as ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #CKD