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Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... underlying cause (CHF ... cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome ... Stress, Nausea, Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... Clinicians should ... • Skin and/or ... #causes #nephrology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... • Weakness: Starts ... Paresthesias: Hands ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
posterior occipital and ... may precede the neurologic ... should prompt consideration ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
rolls onto his/her shoulder ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... #instructions # ... clinical #video ... #physicalexam #management
COPD Management Algorithm - GOLD 2019 guidelines 

Categorize into COPD GOLD A-D -> Initiate first-line therapy
COPD Management ... Algorithm - GOLD ... of my previous posts ... ICS use should only ... #Pulmonary #Algorithm
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
proximal muscles of shoulder ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF ... vasculitis • Cogan syndrome
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
by culture or serology ... Inhalation of spores ... MC: CNS CSF: • ... India ink prep CSF ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
patient's head and ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... #instructions # ... clinical #video ... #physicalexam #management