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Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) 
Type 1 - Failure of secretion
Type 2 - Bicarbonate wasting
Type 4 -
Acidosis (RTA) Type ... of secretion Type ... - Bicarbonate wasting ... #classification ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
mimics, repeat testing ... proteinuria, RBC casts ... → Refer to Nephrology ... biopsy • Risk factors ... if cause not identified
Comparison of Causes of Salt-Wasting in Infancy
 - PHA 1
 - PHA 3
 - 21-OH CAH
Comparison of Causes ... of Salt-Wasting ... #Infancy #Comparison ... #Causes #differential ... diagnosis #pediatrics #nephrology
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Diagnosis and Management ... sudden onset, "tearing ... symptoms • Risk Factors ... Dissection protocol • Classification ... : - Type A
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
tubular acidosis (Types ... and 2, but not type ... 4) - Salt wasting ... Potassium #Table #Classification ... #Causes
Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA)  Type 1 

Totally scuppers the kidney's acidification mechanism. Will be
Acidosis (RTA) Type ... ThePeanutKidney #RTA #Type1 ... Distal #Diagnosis #Management ... #Nephrology #Causes
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Establish hemophilia type ... Chronic Management ... Hemophilia #Diagnosis #Management
Intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) - Subdural, Epidural, Subarachnoid Comparison

Subdural hematoma 
• Crescent-shaped 
• Blood collection between dura
, Subarachnoid Comparison ... and skull • Tearing ... disease (risk factor ... #Subarachnoid #Comparison ... #Neurology #Diagnosis
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... having rheumatoid factor ... serum rheumatoid factor ... #classification
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... Comparison Obstructive ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause