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Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
Modified Hyponatremia ... > 30): SIADH, Medications ... solute intake, Beer ... Algorithm #diagnosis #sodium ... #nephrology
2012 Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication (PIM) Use in Older Adults by AGS. New 2019
2012 Beers Criteria ... Inappropriate Medication ... by the American Geriatrics ... #Polypharmacy #Geriatrics ... #Beers
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Polydipsia - Beer ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #diagnosis #nephrology ... #sodium
Numerous drugs taken by elderly persons can affect water balance by direct action on the kidney
#Pharmacology #Geriatrics ... #Hyponatremia # ... Medications #DrugInduced ... #List #Differential
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
: SIADH, Renal Sodium ... solute intake (Beer ... #differential # ... diagnosis #table #sodium ... #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Euvolemia: SIADH, Beer ... #Differential # ... diagnosis #causes #nephrology ... #sodium #low
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... Imbalances: • Hyponatremia ... withdrawal • Medication ... Seizure #Elderly #Neurology ... #Geriatrics
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Alternative medications ... IV Thiopental Sodium ... seizure #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Contributing Factors • Medications ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Evaluation #Geriatrics ... #Neurology