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True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Differential Algorithm ... addition) of volume status ... - Urine sodium ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis ... Repeat the sodium ... Assess volume status ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Hypernatremia - ... Diagnosis Workup Algorithm ... mechanism 2) Volume Status ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #nephrology #sodium
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... #Pathway #Child ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Hyponatremia Diagnostic Algorithm
1) Check serum osmolality
2) Check urine osmolality
3) ADH Dependent - Check volume status, urine
Algorithm 1) Check ... - Check volume status ... , urine sodium, ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... IV Thiopental Sodium ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm