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Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cause - Decreased ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... acidosis - Cl⁻ decrease ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) reflects the average blood glucose concentration over the course of the RBC
not provide any indication ... correlated with 35-76% decrease ... lower levels of HbA1c ... the lifespan of RBCs ... the lifespan of RBCs
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... the type of and indication ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE
Lupus Nephritis - Diagnostic approach to kidney disease associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
SLE patient develops
sediment (dysmorphic RBCs ... proteinuria • Decreased ... Nephritis #diagnosis #algorithm ... #sle #nephrology ... #biopsy #indications
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Check and maintain ABC ... Alternative medications ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
compliance • Decreases ... auscultate for signs ... in doubt do a gas ... Neonate #Management #ABCs ... #ABCDE #Peds #Pediatrics