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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diagnosis Algorithm ... history Step #2 ... Uglucose Step #3 ... #Sodium #nephrology ... #insipidus #DI
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... Step 2: Check Uosm ... Step 3: If patient ... has DI, determine ... #Sodium
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Serum Osmolarity 2) ... Urine Osmolarity 3) ... Urine Sodium 4) ... #nephrology #sodium
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Repeat the sodium ... Step 2. ... administration Step 3. ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
algorithm 2023- ... #hyperkalemia #electrolytes ... monitored (2) ... paresthesias (3) ... lowering drug (sodium
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
urine osm (in DI ... , Dehydration: neurologic ... water unavailable 2) ... post-obstructive 3) ... #sodium
Hyponatremia Diagnostic Algorithm
1) Check serum osmolality
2) Check urine osmolality
3) ADH Dependent - Check volume status, urine
Algorithm 1) Check ... serum osmolality 2) ... urine osmolality 3) ... status, urine sodium ... #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Nonexertional: - Electrolytes ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... obstruction 3. ... output: 200 ml/hr 3. ... causes #treatment #nephrology
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
Basically anything 2. ... food has water • Electrolyte ... hospitalization) 3. ... promoting passive sodium ... SIADH #Management #hyponatremia
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Dehydration - Loss of sodium ... heat illness → Hypernatremia ... Dehydration and electrolyte ... encephalopathy) 2. ... , ARDS, DIC) 3.