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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
to Hypotonic Hyponatremia ... Urine Na+K / serum ... Na >1 is predictive ... #Hypotonic #Hyponatremia ... #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
work through a physiologic ... 1) Is it hypotonic ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... augmentation with DDAVP ... #nephrology #sodium
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Workup Step #1 ... history Step #2 ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Sodium #nephrology
DDAVP Clamp Protocol in Hyponatremia
 • Stop any maintenance fluids.
 • Start DDAVP 2 mcg IV
in Hyponatremia ... 2 mcg IV q8h • ... Start 3% NaCl (1- ... every 2 hours initially ... #management #nephrology
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
occurs in only 2- ... Primary Polydipsia Physiology ... dysfunction - K+ ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
3g IV Ca-gluconate ... 5-10U reg IV + 1- ... 2 amps D50W ... Use gtt, NOT hypertonic ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology