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Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... Hypotension • AMS ... unloading • Kidney ... #Pathophysiology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 • Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
Hypophosphatemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Appropriately Low Kidney ... Excretion: • Decreased ... #nephrology #phosphorus
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... /L) • Mildly decreased ... Acute meningeal signs ... /l is regarded as ... #diagnosis #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... of UMN and LMN signs ... - Fatigue and decreased ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... forward flow to the kidneys ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... artery tenderness - decreased ... affects the skin, neurologic ... musculoskeletal systems • Kidneys
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
debilitation with decreased ... illness, such as ... of polycystic kidney ... headache #redflags #signs ... #symptoms #differential
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... - Reflexes: decreased ... • Bilateral signs ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential