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Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis
Excess Intake of Water:
 • Primary polydipsia (a.k.a. "psychogenic polydipsia")
 •
of Polyuria - Differential ... • Large volume IVF ... #Polyuria #Differential
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
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
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
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
Multiple masses
The differential diagnostic list of multiple masses is very long.
The most important diagnoses are listed
Multiple masses The differential ... is difficult to differentiate ... Multiple #Massess #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