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components of the algorithm ... be considered “low ... Absolute Neutrophil Count ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Stratification
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Causes of Hypernatremia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... water loss, Serum Sodium ... mannitol, glucosuria Low ... #Algorithm #Causes
MIRACLE2 Risk Score for Neuro-prognostication in Post Cardiac Arrest Patients
Missed (Unwitnessed Arrest) 1
Initial Rhythm (Non-Shockable) 1
Reactivity
/Asystole) - 1 Low ... 10): 0-2 = Low ... Risk 3-4 = Medium ... CardiacArrest #stratification ... #neurology #diagnosis
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... alkalosis • Normal/low ... the indicated causes ... the excretion of sodium ... #diagnosis
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
in monitoring low-level ... /platelet count ... antibody, and HIV (if risk ... infections are common causes ... testing #workup #diagnosis
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
- Differential Algorithm ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology #sodium ... #low
Approach to Microscopic Hematuria 

Microscopic hematuria is often incidental but may be associated with urologic malignancy.
RBC's, cellular casts ... Stratification: ... • Low-Risk: Repeat ... #Microscopic #diagnosis ... #management #urology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
in monitoring low-level ... /platelet count ... antibody, and HIV (if risk ... infections are common causes ... disease #workup #diagnosis
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... : • Platelet count ... • Treatment algorithms ... appropriate only for low ... risk patients with