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Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine Output > 3L /day
Water Diuresis (Urine Osm <100 mOsm/kg)
 • Primary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Water and solute loading ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... acidosis (type 1 of 2) ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
Do you start Anti-Epileptic ... Drugs (AEDs) on ... Remote Symptomatic Cause ... Remote Symptomatic Cause ... #Algorithm #Neurology
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
Classification of ... mutations in the gene encoding ... mutations in AQP-2 ... uropathy, Metabolic causes ... #Types #Nephrology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• IV Midazolam Loading ... Thiopental Sodium Loading ... Pentobarbital Loading ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #algorithm
Lumbar Stenosis - Canal and Foraminal Stenosis Grading

How do we tell if the nerves have enough
stenosis, the canal starts ... closing in, so ... of the fat on 2 ... #Classification ... Foraminal #diagnosis #neurology
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Adjunctive meds ... initially, then 2 ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... day 1, then day 2 ... hold additional dosing