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Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
carbohydrates (IVF ... dextrose containing IVF ... Disorders #ketones #differential
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis
Excess Intake of Water:
 • Primary polydipsia (a.k.a. "psychogenic polydipsia")
 •
of Polyuria - Differential ... • Large volume IVF ... #Polyuria #Differential
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
to: phlebotomy, IVF ... patient's out of bed if ... initiation of IVF ... Initiation of IV ... pathophysiology #differential
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, tourniquet / IVF ... sine wave → PEA/VF ... hypervolemia) - IVF ... • Calcium 2-3g IV ... - IVF as
PocketPEM - IV Fluids - Bolus, Maintenance #Management #Peds #EM #IVF #IVFluids #Maintenance #Bolus #Dose #PocketCard
PocketPEM - IV Fluids ... Management #Peds #EM #IVF
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
membrane: • IV ... concentration: • IV ... : • Urinary (if ... often with saline IVF
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
of Back Pain - Differential ... If no red flags, ... age >50, <18, IV ... #BackPain #Differential
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Ascites Differential ... /tamponade • IVC ... MatthewHoMD #Ascites #Differential
Differential Diagnosis: Cyanosis - Mnemonic "COLD PALMS"
Peripheral cyanosis 
• Cold 
• Obstruction 
• LVF and shock
Differential Diagnosis ... Obstruction • LVF
Acid Base Disorders Worksheet

Step 1: Gather the necessary data (Na+, CI-, HCO3-, PH, pCO2). Preferably, all
to Step 3a If ... pCO2. 3a: If ... is metabolic; If ... diagnoses using the differentials ... Worksheet #diagnosis #differential