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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Diagnosis Algorithm ... filling of bucket (low ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #workup ... #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... kidney K wasting from ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #Algorithm #differential ... #low
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Algorithm Acidosis ... kidney_boy (adapted from ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Causes #Workup ... #Nephrology
Causes of Non-Gap Metabolic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Anion Gap (<14) (Loss of Bicarbonate) -
Causes of Non-Gap ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... 10 for albumin (from ... Cell Problem - Low ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential ... (when evaluation ... antihypertensive agents from ... #causes #Differential
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation ... If the value is low ... tissue damage from ... WBC count and differential ... #Workup #Hematology
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
or fungi (grows slow ... BCNIE relies on evaluation ... but important causes ... BCNIE Diagnostic ... #differential #
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
Algorithm Isotonic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #causes #nephrology ... #sodium #low
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... are excellent at evaluating ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... flexed back, away from ... #PhysicalExam #neurology