4 results
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
oncotic pressure Low ... Extrahepatic source: Malignancy ... Scott Matherly @liverprof ... #Interpretation ... #Differential #Analysis
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... arrhythmias and paralysis ... ↑ Aldosterone: Malignant ... consumption • Low ... #diagnosis #Algorithm
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... Renal Failure → Dialysis ... with low Ca++ bath ... #Treatment #algorithm
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia
 • Aggressive IV hydration
 • IV Bisphosphonate +/- Calcitonin
 • Renal
Treatment algorithm ... hypercalcemia ... Renal failure: Dalysis ... with low Ca+ bath ... #malignancy