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Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... : > 600 mOsm/kg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Hypothyroidism, Deep ... polyneuropathy (e.g ... differential #diagnosis #table ... #neurology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... Use gentle soap e.g ... clothing • Keep ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
Modalities for Workup ... endoscopy • Able ... bowel disease Deep ... Enteroscopy (e.g ... gastroenterology #table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #foamed #heartfailure
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
This becomes a flawed ... are typically able ... Just keep in mind ... cardiology #clinica l#foamed ... #algorithm #criticalcare
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
This becomes a flawed ... are typically able ... Just keep in mind ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #criticalcare #foamed
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Elimination (see Table ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which is enough to keep ... hormones that work ... #differential #algorithm ... #criticalcare #foamed