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Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
: • ADH ON (UOsm ... ON (UNa < 30): Hypovolemia ... Primary polydipsia, Low ... Algorithm #diagnosis #sodium ... #nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
: SIADH, Renal Sodium ... can be high or low ... Present (Uosm ≥100): Hypovolemia ... differential #diagnosis #table ... #sodium #nephrology
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
Rise in blood urea ... stimulated in states of low ... binds to receptors ... #hyponatremia #ADH ... #RAAS #Hypovolemia
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Aldolase ↑ • LDH ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... UA positive for blood ... per day until stable ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Citrate Anticoagulation Toxicity

Hypernatremia (HyperNa):
 - Citrate solutions may have ↑ sodium content and should be paired
Anticoagulation Toxicity Hypernatremia ... HypoMg): - Citrate binds ... circulation → ↓Mg Hypocalcemia ... dysfunction or low ... Toxicity #toxicology #nephrology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Presents as dyspnea ... , Hyperkalemia: ... Citrate in RBCs binds ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Presents as dyspnea ... , Hyperkalemia: ... Citrate in RBCs binds ... Hypothermia: Due to low ... diagnosis #management #hematology