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Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency, Salt-losing ... renal failure Hypervolemia ... #Causes #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... phlebotomy High ... - Hyperosmolar states ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... phlebotomy High ... - Hyperosmolar states ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
mutation in CYP21A2 coding ... enzyme 21-OHase causes ... wasting crisis & hyperkalemia ... Severe deficiencies ... endocrinology #peds
Pseudohyperkalemia vs Reverse Hyperkalemia

Pseudohyperkalemia and reverse pseudohyperkalemia are both conditions where potassium levels appear falsely elevated.

Pseudohyperkalemia:
This
Hyperkalemia ... Causes: • Thrombocytosis ... , so potassium stays ... Causes: • Seen ... Potassium #Nephrology
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
bradycardia OR severe ... reservoir bag moving ... ventilator bellows moving ... Also consider: high ... myocardial infarction, hyperkalaemia
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... • Give high flow ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
derangements (hyperkalemia ... , hypercalcemia, ... altered mental status ... High clearance achieved ... RRT #managment #nephrology
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm ... urine Na/Cl < 0.7, high ... disproportionately severe ... continued in most cases ... #nephrology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... Anisocoria + Coma → high ... pontine lesion • Roving ... deviation: Not reversed ... Casey Albin MD @