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Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift
 • Recovery From DKA
 • Refeeding Syndrome
 • Acute Respiratory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Vitamin D Deficiency ... Diuretics Decreased Intake ... - Dietary deficiency ... Alcoholism Decreased Intake
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Serum Mg: GI losses, Renal losses, Alcoholism, Malnutrition, Drug-Induced
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drug-Induced • Intact ... Malabsorption, Vit D deficiency ... resistance) • Intact ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Labs: Ferritin, iron, transferrin, TIBC, TSAT, sTfR

 • Blood loss:
Iron Deficiency ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , Copper deficiency ... • Inadequate intake ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyponatremia Diagnosis Algorithm
UOsm ≥ POsm - Vasopressin-Dependent
 • UNa < 20 mEq/L - Appropriate (↓ EABV)
Hyponatremia Diagnosis Algorithm ... SIADH, Cortisol deficiency ... polydipsia, Low solute intake ... #differential #algorithm
Causes of Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Extravascular: Pancreatitis, surgery, acute phosphate intake and renal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... acute phosphate intake ... Hypophosphatemia: Vitamin D Deficiency ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #algorithm
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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LOW VIT D - Deficiency ... (sunlight), ↓ Intake ... Radiation - Mg+ deficiency ... #differential #algorithm
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift:
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 • Tumor Lysis
 • Metabolic or Respiratory Acidosis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Acidosis • Insulin Deficiency ... Therapy Increased Intake ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Etiologies of Folate Deficiency
 • Decreased dietary intake - uncommon in this era
 • Increased requirements
Etiologies of Folate Deficiency ... Decreased dietary intake ... develop folate deficiency ... if intake is not ... Alcoholics have a poor intake
Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Cobalamin
Decreased Intake
Pancreas: Insufficiency
Intestine: SIBO, Celiac disease, IBD, Lymphoma, Amyloidosis, Resection,
of Vitamin B12 Deficiency ... Cobalamin Decreased Intake ... #Vitamin #B12 #Deficiency
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Inadequate intake ... tony_breu #Iron #Deficiency ... Diagnosis #Causes #Fe #algorithm