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Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
) 1) IS THIS AN ... require urgent nephrology ... evaluation? ... (e.g NSAlDs) 3) ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
1: Consider whether ... Gravity Step 3: ... Assess volume status ... considered likely, the cause ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Step 1 . ... Repeat the sodium ... administration Step 3. ... Assess volume status ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... to work through ... 1) Is it hypotonic ... Treatment #management #nephrology ... #sodium
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... Definition: • Coma: a state ... Comatose Patient 1. ... stimulation 3. ... Sternal rub 3.