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Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Hyponatremia Differential ... 2) Urine Osmolarity ... 3) Urine Sodium ... Low Uric Acid → SIADH ... #Differential #
A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
same tests (serum osmolality ... , urine osmolality ... and urinary sodium ... the patient has SIADH ... #Algorithm #Differential
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
Hyponatremia (<135 ... body water in comparison ... helps to differentiate ... True hyponatremia ... EBV #potomania #SIADH
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
Often hard to differentiate ... and first-line treatment ... #purpura #TTP #HemolyticUremicSyndrome ... thrombocytopenia #Comparison ... Diagnosis #Table #Hematology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
approach to the differential ... Calculate serum osmolality ... Measure urine osmolality ... #Differential # ... management #nephrology #sodium
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... promoting passive sodium ... Saline: • If Urine osmolality ... #Management #hyponatremia ... #nephrology #treatment
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
SIADH Treatment ... promoting passive sodium ... NS • If Urine osmolality ... #Management #hyponatremia ... #nephrology #treatment