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Hyponatremia Diagnostic Algorithm
1) Check serum osmolality
2) Check urine osmolality
3) ADH Dependent - Check volume status, urine
serum osmolality 2) ... urine osmolality 3) ... - Check volume status ... , urine sodium, ... #differential #
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... Assess volume status ... Treatment #management #nephrology ... #sodium
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
IV Thiopental Sodium ... Loading dose 3 ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Causes: 1. ... Spinal injuries 2. ... , Aspergillus 3. ... hypercoagulable states ... #algorithm
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
2. ... 3. ... Alkalosis Step 3 ... lung disease (COPD ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... Reversible course Differential ... the underlying cause ... 3 mEq/L • Seizures ... : Treat with AEDs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... consciousness Differential ... safe to stop 2. ... stimulation 3. ... Sternal rub 3.