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Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Evaluation Algorithm ... elevated Step 2: ... Gravity Step 3: ... Assess volume status ... #Algorithm
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Step 2. ... administration Step 3. ... Assess volume status ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Diagnosis and Evaluation ... acute vs. chronic) 2) ... confusion, seizures) 3) ... Assessment of volume status ... #Differential #Algorithm
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) - Management Algorithm
Prognostic score for CVT:
Variables: Malignancy 2, Coma 2, Deep venous
) - Management Algorithm ... status disturbances ... haemorrhage 1 <3: ... Low risk of poor ... #neurology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
attention to volume status ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... Assess volume status ... puts patients at risk ... Treatment #management #nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... #Evaluation #stratification
Hyponatremia Diagnostic Algorithm
1) Check serum osmolality
2) Check urine osmolality
3) ADH Dependent - Check volume status, urine
Algorithm 1) Check ... serum osmolality 2) ... urine osmolality 3) ... - Check volume status ... #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Altered mental status ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Risk factors 3. ... 3 mEq/L • Seizures ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
, 3) Personalized ... is stated in natural ... frequency (e.g. 2 ... negative diagnostic evaluation ... #PatientInfo #Cardiology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... Definition: • Coma: a state ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... safe to stop 2. ... stimulation 3.