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Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Low intake 
• poor oral intake 

Renal loss 
• Medication 
• Hypomagnesemia 
•
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypomagnesemia • Osmotic diuresis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Classification
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
hyperkalemia #kaliuresis #management ... treatment #diuretics #diuresis ... #nephrology #algorithm
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
Hypernatremia Classification ... Postobstructive diuresis ... Hypernatremia #Classification ... Features #Diagnosis #Comparison
BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event) Algorithm

ALTE (Apparent Life Threatening Event) is out, replaced with a new
Unexplained Event) Algorithm ... definition and classification ... #Diagnosis #Management ... UnexplainedEvent #Algorithm
Hyponatremia Treatment Algorithm

CHF, Cirrhosis - Fluid restriction
SIADH - Fluid restriction
 - Consider salt tablets if etiology
Hyponatremia Treatment Algorithm ... -> free water diuresis ... Hyponatremia #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... patients with good diuresis ... #Diuretic #Diuresis ... #CHF #Algorithm ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies - 
Dermatomyositis (DM), Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM), Antisynthetase Syndrome (ASS), Inclusion Body Myositis
Idiopathic #Myopathy #Comparison ... #Managment #algorithm
A priority in this project was to appropriately stratify participants into a low, medium, or high-intensity
The classification ... CDC, entitled “Algorithm ... The algorithm is ... STEADI) #Diagnosis #Management ... Geriatrics #STEADI #Algorithm
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Mg and PO4) • Diuresis ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #Management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Lifestyle ... Screening #Targets #Management ... #algorithm #DM2 ... #DMII #Classification